I sent this message last night. It has not as yet shown up in the digest, so
I'm re-sending it. My apologies if you are receiving it twice.
Also, thanks Doug for your point in your letter about building a mutually
supportive relationship with Pentax. It summarizes a lot of my reasoning for
suggesting the PDML send Marco an apology.
Butch
I'm saddened to hear that too. Since no one has come forward admitting
to the jackass statement perhaps the PDML should send an e-mail
apologizing for that statement and assuring that it is not the sentiment
of the majority of the list members.
Butch
It is far from clear that a PDML member was responsible for writing that.
When pressed, Aaron became a little vague and rather defensive.
John
I remember Aaron from my early days on the list and as such I have no doubt
to his sincerity about the jackass statement. I can also understand a
reluctance to name names given the litigious world we live in. Whether it is
a current or former member is a valid question, as we have had a few loose
cannons amongst us from time to time. My point is that the good name of the
PDML has been hurt by this incident, whether caused by a current or former
member or someone else. While there seems to be a widely varying opinion of
the original request it appears that much, if not most, of the list does not
approve of the jackass statement. I am a firm believer in when wrong,
promptly admitting it, and making amends whenever possible. Hence, my
suggestion for the e-mail assuring him that this was not the sentiment of
the vast majority of the list members. Am I the only one who thinks an
apology is in order?
Butch
