Scott: I'm not alone when I say again that I've received private e-mails over the years from MoPoers who say they'll remain "lurkers" -- in some cases -- "forever." They usually fall into 2 categories -- 1) they don't feel they've anything to contribute; they're satisified others will cover issues that interest them most; 2) they fear getting pounded in public or private from people who disagree with their views, stirring up trouble they don't want. Other broad observations: some "lurkers" tell me they see layers of "camps" for every issue, and it's the same people writing to MoPo, not a lot of new names. When I encourage them to "get out there and contribute" -- they say they get the impression that most of the group is made up of older people who don't want to talk about newer things. For ex., when I go off-topic to, let say, talk about a new film, that's when some "lurkers" will write privately. Yet I know several veteran MoPoers who have say, no offense, I have zero interest in your reviews and what not; that's fine and I rarely hear from them again on any level. The impression that there are "too many old people on MoPo" comes from the discussion of posters to films made when were in cribs or before they were born. A few admit they haven't seen some of the "classic films" that have been discussed, like "Vertigo," for example, and feel kind of left out. So they stay quiet unless we invite them to comment. -d.
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:14:17 -0400From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: bad pic, NO PURCHASETo: [email protected] >-----Original Message-----> From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf >Of Franc > No, I think it would be better for Michael to e-mail the seller personally > rather than broadcasting it all over this board. FRANC I disagree with Franc. Michael said he *did* contact the seller who refuses to send any additional images. I have no problem with mentioning an eBay seller's user ID on MoPo. In fact, I appreciate hearing about such situations myself. We're a relatively small group here (less than 400) and our individual experiences with sellers can provide valuable information useful to all. A seller who is less-than-generous with images or condition information can not expect an endorsement on MoPo. I'm sure WELN's eBay world won't come to an end because of a little bad press on MoPo. But such information certainly helps me when making a purchase decision on eBay. I'm also bothered by Michael's later e-mail where he states his reason for not initially identifying the image-challenged eBay'er was because he was previously "blasted" on MoPo for being "too friendly" about poster-guru Bruce H. I've heard this before about posting on MoPo --there is a fear that stating an opinion will generate an unpleasant response. Wow. That's a problem!!! Everyone should feel totally free to express their point of view without fear of taking an electronic beating by other list members. Do others feel as Michael does? Perhaps my ultra thick skin from running MoPo all these years makes me totally impervious to such feedback. Scott MoPo List Owner -----Original Message-----From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Claude LittonSent: Friday, June 27, 2008 12:10 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [MOPO] bad pic, NO PURCHASE Michael I cannot understand why you would make an interesting post which clearly makes sense to pursue and then stop short by stating you will not name the seller. I recently named ricksmovies because they were posting 80's and 70's movie posters in the US Originals 1940's category. I not only did not start a war but I got an email from them telling me they corrected their listings and lo and behold, they no longer are doing this. Why not name the seller and explain the problem. In lieu of a war, you are doing the seller a favor. The seller may not know it, but many people might not be bidding on his posters for the same reason. Claude Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
