I think Pentax dumped the list for a number of reasons. Among them (and in no
particular
order) might be the following:
1. Opinions expressed on the list were not the official position of Pentax
Corporation
and they felt that the opinions might be damaging to Pentax's reputation. What Valentin
used to call FUD - Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.
2. Potential for liability concerning information given on the list, given they were
sponsoring the list. (We have become a very litigious society.)
3. Dealing with people who communicate with them saying, "I heard on the PDML
that...",
or words to that effect.
4. Calls from folks whining to them that someone talked mean to them on the list.
Some
lists I participate in (I participate in 4 photo groups and 10 firearm groups) are
warm,
friendly unmoderated pub like places filled with jovial folks. Some are moderated, no
nonsense places. Their value is limited because they attract few members, all of whom
are
'know-it-alls' and therefore the available useful information is often limited. Some
are
cold, unmoderated continuous cat fights. You can get your information, but you've got
to
put up with a lot of crap with half the folks engaged in 'net policing' and the other
half
defying the net police.
5. Problems associated with list maintenance. Navidec provided no easy means to
contact
them when problems occurred.
6. Cost. The list is a drop in the bucket compared to Pentax USA's operating
expenses,
but when corporate funds dip, the least justifiable costs are eliminated first
regardless
of how trivial they are.
7. Some other reason non of us has thought of.
I don't think wild speculation about new products would have anything to do with it.
Speculation verbiage which reflects unfavorably on Pentax and it's products might be
troubling, but not the speculation itself.
Regards,
Bob...
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a
well-armed lamb contesting the vote!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Norman Baugher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 7:50 AM
Subject: Re: just talked to Pentax ...(about the MZ-S)
> No offense Michel, but what are you smoking? <G> Holding back criticism was
> never an issue on this list. I think if anything, they dumped the list
> because of all the wild speculation on new products being reported as
> fact....
> Just my .02 centavos,
> Norm
>
> From: Michel Adam
> > I would have done the same. By NOT hosting this list
> > officially, they remove a subtle pressure to hold back criticism.
> <snip>
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