On 1/12/03 3:03 PM, "Bruce Rubenstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> A logical extension of this argument would be that all people who use > Pentax 35mm SLRs, and have professional aspirations, should switch to > another brand, since virtually no working professionals use Pentax 35mm > gear. I have many Japanese friends who also frequent PDML. You are well known to them :-). Sometimes, you spread misleading info :-). You are certainly a knowledgeable person but frankly you can contribute to PDML in better ways without trying to satisfy your sadistic mind. Much of your info come from Nikon list and Pentax-hating NYC camera dealers, at least that's what people say. Perhaps. I do not pretend to be knowledgeable on photography but I just wish to say that the bad thing about your post (not al of them) is essentially making Pentax owners dumb and stupid in their selection of Pentax gear. Moreover, my Japanese colleagues agree that you must be on some kind of mission for "switch campaign" :-). I hope you are not benefiting by doing so. As in any part of the world, Pentax owners are not just the bargain hunting cheap crowd. They are determined Pentax users, finding the merits in Pentax. Many of them appreciates the Pentax glasses, and conscientious design of bodies which are distinct Pentax tradition. Also, many Pentax users also have Nikon and Canon as I do. If Pentax won't do a job in certain sports shooting etc which require higher FPS, you just buy a suitable set of Nikon or Canon (or Minolta or whatever) equipment for that purpose. But PDMLers predominantly use Pentax. Many Pentax users also choose Pentax because they do not want to be regarded in the same mould of crowd. They may wish to be Maverick, as I do ;-). Anyone can buy C/N if they so wish. It is even easier to do so. But it is indeed difficult to stay with Pentax in the sea of N/C unless you do appreciate their gears. While we all make sarcastic comments on N/C etc, they are all excellent makers and equip. Everybody knows it. Just take it easy. You should respect other people's choice and decision. I seldom saw severe critique by PDMLers of your choice of Nikon. If there were any, it was just teasing. You are obviously a disgruntled Pentax user and your input would be invaluable in a way. But you do not have to insult people who use Pentax. PDML, as I like to understand, is to exchange info on good as well as bad on our beloved equip. But frankly, your attitude here is extremely un-gentleman like. One of the very prominent virtues of this list is the remarkable resiliency and the decency of people who participate in this list, in spite of occasional flame wars. The culture of this list apparently has been built up over the years by various participants. It is this unique culture of this list, in my opinion, that attracts people to this list, besides the wealth of info you can get from it. So, I would respectfully request that you stop making silly and poisonous posting only in an attempt to make Pentax owners feel bad. In fact, very few people are affected by your such postings. They are wise enough to ignore or kill your posts (am I the only fool making comments on this? :-), and you should realize that you are embarrassing yourself. Don't be a naked emperor. Your bad posts are tolerated only because this is none other than PDML. You know it and you are taking advantage of it. The remarkable resiliency of PDMLers as a whole is allowing you to stay in this list. If you did the same thing in any other list, you know too well what's going to happen. So, your harsh critique on Pentax gear is always welcome, but please keep the minimum etiquette. Sorry for giving you a lecture, but let's keep the list somewhat more decent. Bye for now.... Cheers, Ken
