Tom wrote:
But you are still wrong. Your perception of list reality is a delusion. Your list don't work. This list work because the majority don't behave like they are in a bar. Besides, your last paragraph below is incredibly arrogant. If you do have a position against moderation, please refrain from critisizing people who come to this list in order to learn about Pentax and photography. This has nothing to do with sensor ship or moderation but everything to do with self moderation. The latter can be translated into common decency and showing a minimum of consideration. P�l >I am the list ANTI-moderator. I am the guy who tells people that if they >don't like the post, don't read it. This is a self-appointed position ><GRIN>. > >More seriously, this list is more of a community that just a camera >discussion group, many have been on it for years. Sometimes things get a >little out of hand, but it usually clears up in a few days. What you don't >see here are a lot of flames that deteriorate into YOU-ME threads bickering. >If things get out of hand usually a couple of folks will tell you to cool >it, via private email. > >I have in the past compared this list to a friendly neighborhood bar where >every one gets along pretty good, but there are a lot of different >conversations going on. Some people sit down at that table and get into the >conversation, others move on to another table where it is more interesting >to them. > >Doug Brewer, up in Kentucky, is the list maintainer. He took it over when >Pentax decided there were legal issues involved, and saved it for us Pentax >lovers. Thanks Doug. He maintains it at his own expense, so has the final >say in anything about the list. As someone has already said he has a >lazee-faire attitude that is refreshing. > >There is a vast array of knowledge about things Pentax, and Photographic on >this list, and the members are willing to share it with you. > >I personally, however, have a problem with a new person who's first post is >to complain about the content. It is kind of like someone who walked into >that bar mentioned a few paragraphs back and picked a fight with someone. >Ya, that someone may be a jerk, but he is our friend. Who are you? Since one >of my early posts was to flame someone who made a joking comment, I will >give you the benefit of the doubt and welcome you to the list. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
