Igor there is a lot of truth in what you say. Of course, several others have
already had their say too. I found the list by accident! I was nearly
hijacked by C*non but found using older Pentax lenses with adaptors was too
tedious so I bought a S/H K110D. I can see that many of the "founding
members" have developed close bonds which is surely the whole essence of the
PDML?
In the relatively short time I have been a member there has certainly been a
reduction in the number or postings especially the sarcastic & jocular type
some of which are very clever (reMARK!able). Many of the technical strings
have been very useful. Just like in a choir, everyone is on a joint learning
curve. In South Africa, where English is a second language for most, even
English speakers become submerged in a sort of secondary English with poor
pronunciation & limited vocabulary including a lot of non-English words. Wit
is pointless & not understood by most. But we are a tolerant bunch & get by
regardless.
The younger generation are not only into social media rather than e-mails &
SMS's but also into smart phones & tablets which double as "cameras". In
fact, there is clearly a decline in tourists with DSLR's(& we get many from
all over the world because of the weak Rand). Even compacts have gone.
Superzooms seem to be the in thing now & seeing how well my daughter & wife
do with their Fuji Superzooms makes me wonder why I persevere with a DSLR.
Mind you, I only have consumer lenses.
The world is dynamic & constantly changing. Must the youth follow in the
footsteps of their progenitors? I think not - it is their prerogative to go
& do whatever they feel is their calling. Some older people do adapt to a
degree but most are trapped in their comfort zones.
Alan C
-----Original Message-----
From: Igor PDML-StR
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 6:24 AM
To: PDML@pdml.net
Subject: Was this year on PDML reMark!able?
Thinking about 2014 on PDML, I realized that haven't seen as many
"Mark!"s as in any of the previous ones.
I also saw much fewer puns this year.
Do you think my observation is correct?
If so, I wonder if it is a sign of the time: there are seemingly fewer
discussions here. Most posts are PESOs. I am guessing that people are
getting more e-interaction via facebook, twitter, and other social
networks, and as a result PDML is getting less focus.
... and there is almost no new blood, especially young one...
What do others think?
Igor
P.S.
While writing this message I came up with this sentence:
If vans vanish, will puns punish?
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