Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/01

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Subject: RE: OFF-LIST - NOT FOR QUOTATION OR REPOSTING IN ANY FORM RE: [Leica] DR. BLACKTAPE WOULD LIKE TO RAISE AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS QUESTION REGARDING ERWIN PUTTS' "REVIEW OF THE NEW M7...
From: "Jeffery Smith" <jsmith@dcc.edu>
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 21:17:42 -0600

> 1.  No man ever increased his stature by trying to diminish
>     that of another.

But it sure is easier that way.

>
> 2.  It is better to light even one candle than to curse
>     the darkness.

How about those folks who seek the darkness to give them something to
complain about?


> 3.  The US does not really have any competitive photography
>     magazines any longer. Those of you who never saw the
>     Modern Photography vs Popular Photography vs Camera 35
>     et al rivalry of so many years ago may not appreciate
>     the dearth of real, useful information in the
>     publications of today.  I do not know if Darkroom
>     Photography still exists.  If it is gone, we have lost
>     a treasure.

I'm not sure any other country does either! My preference is for UK mags
over US mags.

>

>     B.D., your accomplishments are impressive.  Your tact
> and diplomacy are not.

He wouldn't disagree to either statement.

Finally, some agreement on this forum!!

Jeffery Smith
New Orleans, LA


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