Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ernie: You really hit a nerve with this one. Friends - that's an important part of being on this list. Over the past couple of years I have come to know some of the people (including you) on this list in a way that makes me feel closer to them than to those I know and see here in Olalla on a regular basis. And that is perhaps the greatest benefit of being a member of this list. And as friends, I feel that we can agree to disagree from time to time without getting all out of joint with one another. Just as we have been doing over this issue. A little heated at times, yes - but almost never mean or nasty. We have now heard from a large number of people. They have made their points - pro and con - about this issue. And there have been good points made on each side. I have heard some very good arguments that have changed my thinking about some of the things I originally supported. Others have argued strongly for points I feel are important. But in the end, I have come out of this more tolerant and accepting of postings that talk of and show things that are not Leica related. I have come to understand that they are part of the enrichment we get from others with a different perspective. And that's good. Time now to end it and go on. Hopefully, some good will come of it. Things will no doubt continue much as they have always done on the LUG, but each of us, I hope, will come away from this a little more understanding of the other person's point of view. I know I will. And I hope that those I have come to call friend will still be my friend. Ted - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ernest Nitka" <enitka@twcny.rr.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: No digital comments? > Chandos you raise some interesting thoughts - such as why do I > continue to subscribe and read LUG? > > For me its the camaraderie 80% of the time and increased photo > knowledge 20%. This last figure gets smaller each year as you would > expect. The recent discussion on Xtol went by me because I swore off > Xtol a long time ago and settled on a combo of film and developer I > like. I already own all the equipment that a normal mortal should or > could own. > > In the final anaylsis it's the repartee, the friendships made, the hope > of someday dropping in on a LUGer in another part of the world ( Don't > worry Alastair - I'd call before hand:) that keeps me here. So while > the list may no longer serve your needs Chandos it still serves mine > and in a selfish way would love to see you stay. A truly selfish > reason. > > I also have this theory which only pertains to some but not all middle > aged males - it's that I find as a middle age male hard to form > friendships like Woman do - that was until the internet came along. > The ability to email, chat etc has made a difference. > > Anyway enough of this introspective stuff - only one last comment why > is it the people that streak are the ones you NEVER want to see naked > and the folks on internet lists that should leave never do? > > ernie > > > > Most of you folk are terrific, and it's been a lot of fun at times, but > > it's time to sign off for the indefinite future. I convey to you > > collectively my best wishes and gratitude for what you've shared, but > > it's time . . . > > > > Chandos > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html