However, note that it must be the funny season. Cotty getting defensive about his satire. Frank appologizing for his photos. Me critiquing photos. Something is definately stange is going on on the list...
(Eerie music).
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Cotty wrote:
On 13/9/04, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed:
While Paul's original "fondler" comment irked me, I also understood what was being referenced. There are "fondlers" of all camera brands ... as well as other objects. What irked me the most were comments by Cotty, greywolf (sorry, your names come to mind most readily), and some others, who seemed to be judgmental and critical of Juan's preference for taping his PENTAX,
I was not critical of Juan's actions, I was trying (and obviously failing) at being satirical.
Here is my original post, for clarity:
When I see a camera that has the name blanked off, there can only be one of the following reason's why:
1) The camera is being used in a shot on film/tv/advertising and the name is not needed.
2) The owner is ashamed of the camera.
3) The owner is mad as a March hare.
To me that is satire. You may think it is being critical. That is your right. I don't care one way or the other how someone customises or adapts their equipment, as long as they are happy with it and it suits them. If they're happy, I'm happy.
Cheers, Cotty
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