On Oct 3, 2012, at 2:27 AM, art & design wrote: > i'm not out of my mind, ...are you? i think it very impolite, to insult > sellers on this list because of their prices!
Evi, I agree and I apologize for the insults one of the list members has made about the origami creators who have kindly offered their models for sale. I am glad that many people from this list have supported the creators. I would like to express to the origami community my personal knowledge of generosity of all these creators. For example, just recently I contacted Evi for permission to use one of her models that she has posted (for FREE, yes, that's right, free!) on her website. She graciously gave me permission to use it even though the reason for the request had no financial gain for herself. I could continue about each of the creators that have listed models for sell, citing the generosity of each one of them in sharing many models and diagrams for FREE through websites, convention books (where they get no money), etc. As well many hours of volunteer service to the origami community. I think everyone has a right to opinions regarding all these controversial issues. I have opinions... however, to be disrespectful to members of this list and our creative origami artists is unacceptable to me. IMHO, I think everyone should stop and think before they post an insult. When insults are included, I think most people just hit "delete" then your message is lost even if it had merit. Kindly, Patty Albuquerque, NM
