Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/12

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Subject: RE: [Leica] No! No!, Erwin!
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 01:13:38 -0400

Chris,

Knowing a bit about the relationship can lends credibility to the slant of
the reviewers views.  If someone is given all his equipment by, say, Canon,
then wouldn't you like to know something about that person's relationship
with the company...as it just so happens that ALL the reviews that person
writes are glowing endorsements of Canon...wouldn't that give you a
different "appreciation" for that reviewers views?

AND there is NOTHING wrong with asking, it is a perfectly legitimate
question to ask a reviewer.  They can always simply refuse to answer, or can
answer as they see fit...vaguely or with full disclosure, and any level
in-between.

Austin

BTW, isn't it N'awlans ;-)

> So what about his relationship with Leica?
>
> He reports use and quality of Leica gear. Okay, so it may be a little too
> scientific sometimes, but at least he's helpful.
>
> Chris Williams
> New Orleans
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Austin Franklin" Subject: RE: [Leica] No! No!, Erwin!
>
>
> > > I find it bizarre
> > > that someone is belittled for being pro-Leica.
> >
> > I do not believe anyone blasted him for being "pro Leica", but he
> certainly
> > was "questioned" about his relationship with Leica, which, I
> believe, is a
> > fine question to ask.
> >
> > Austin

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