Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-16 Thread Anthony Farr
A couple of hours ago I wrote, Bruce R. still lurks here as you've discovered, but we don't hear so much Nikon uber alles as we once did. Since, and without checking my mail to see if anyone actually has taken offence, I realised that I had unintentionally alluded to a repugnant ideology. I

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-16 Thread b_rubenstein
My knowledge of German is limited to subtitles in old war movies, but it only looks like what you wrote means something like Nikon rules all. I don't think that putting that in German makes it offensive; although I do understand the inference. So no offense taken, no apologies needed. It

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-16 Thread Anthony Farr
Thanks for understanding, Bruce. As for Pentax Sucks, apparently a lot of Pentax diehards feel the same at present. It might be all about the glass, but you gotta hang the glass on something, after all. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My knowledge

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-16 Thread Peter J. Alling
Actually his Nikon mania isn't what got to me, it was that he was extremely insulting when he wanted to be, and sometimes when he didn't. If you ignored this when he was trying he resorted to name calling, and expletives. Butch is just forgetting how long he's been here. I don't remember the

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-16 Thread Bob W
Hi, Friday, July 16, 2004, 12:51:58 PM, Anthony wrote: A couple of hours ago I wrote, Bruce R. still lurks here as you've discovered, but we don't hear so much Nikon uber alles as we once did. Since, and without checking my mail to see if anyone actually has taken offence, I realised

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-16 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
You posted it on the Pentax Deranged Mailing List BR From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] How on earth did my very mild observation about BR, and subsequent apology for a careless allusion, warp into another insultfest.

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-16 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
I also know how to trim my responses. BR From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] at least Bruce has the ability to stay on topic. (Now that was an insult).

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Keith Whaley
essentially come to an end. The list isn't dying. It just got a tummy ache for a while... keith whaley -Original Message- From: Jostein[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 15/07/04 08:14:13 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT:The PDML is Dying You're right, Paul

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Jostein
Sure hope you're right, Keith. :-) Jostein - Original Message - From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] The list isn't dying. It just got a tummy ache for a while... keith whaley

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Doug Franklin
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:42:33 +0200, Jostein wrote: Sure hope you're right, Keith. :-) It's happened several times in the nearly six years I've been on the list. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Keith Whaley
Jostein wrote: Sure hope you're right, Keith. :-) Jostein [...me too!] keith - Original Message - From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] The list isn't dying. It just got a tummy ache for a while... keith whaley

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Chaso DeChaso
Can't we get back to what this list does best: debate the merits of various computer operating systems? Chaso The list has become insane. The evidence is there for all to read. We've suffered a series of horrific off-topic flame wars. Apparently, this latest religious, political, philosophical

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Stephen Moore
Chaso DeChaso wrote: Can't we get back to what this list does best: debate the merits of various computer operating systems? Chaso HAR! Stephen

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Butch Black
Yes and no. When I came into the list 2-3 years ago the Who was making his exit, debate as to whether the PZ-1p or the MZ-S was the better camera was common. The full frame 6 MP DSLR was still in the works, soon to be killed. There was a lot of discussion of which lenses were better then which

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread b_rubenstein
Piss off. From: Butch Black Bruce R. came and went.

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/7/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, offered: Piss off. From: Butch Black Bruce R. came and went. YO! Bruce! respect Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Keith Whaley
Hah, ha, ha... Always a man of a few well-chosen words, right? Whadda guy! You're a kick, Brucey lad... keith whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Piss off. From: Butch Black Bruce R. came and went.

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Bob W
Hi, Piss off. From: Butch Black Bruce R. came and went. YO! Bruce! respect I just can't think who he reminds me of... http://www.bbcprograms.com/pbs/catalog/fatherted/images/0103fted.jpg Drink! Arse! Feck! Girls! -- Cheers, Bob

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
The list has become insane. The evidence is there for all to read. We've suffered a series of horrific off-topic flame wars. It happens, I suspect, anytime Pentax goes too long with a new product for us to ponder, query each other about, and debate the merits of. Pentax: Fulfill your parental

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: Re: OT:The PDML is Dying The list has become insane. The evidence is there for all to read. We've suffered a series of horrific off-topic flame wars. It happens, I suspect, anytime Pentax goes too long with a new product for us

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread alex wetmore
On Thu, 15 Jul 2004, Joseph Tainter wrote: It happens, I suspect, anytime Pentax goes too long with a new product for us to ponder, query each other about, and debate the merits of. We just got the DA 14/2.8 and the new Optio MX and there are rumors about the new digital SLR coming in the fall.

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread David Taylor
On Jul 15, 2004, at 6:15 PM, alex wetmore wrote: On Thu, 15 Jul 2004, Joseph Tainter wrote: It happens, I suspect, anytime Pentax goes too long with a new product for us to ponder, query each other about, and debate the merits of. We just got the DA 14/2.8 and the new Optio MX and there are rumors

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 Jul 2004 at 19:07, Joseph Tainter wrote: It happens, I suspect, anytime Pentax goes too long with a new product for us to ponder, query each other about, and debate the merits of. I feel it's actually the opposite. The new products seem to have drawn new people with alternative POVs to

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
It happens, I suspect, anytime Pentax goes too long with a new product for us to ponder, query each other about, and debate the merits of. I feel it's actually the opposite. The new products seem to have drawn new people with alternative POVs to the PDML. Just as talk of the new products have

OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
The list has become insane. The evidence is there for all to read. We've suffered a series of horrific off-topic flame wars. Apparently, this latest religious, political, philosophical flame war was initiated by my referencing a few rather tame nudes that I had posted on one of my own web

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-14 Thread Bruce Dayton
In some respects, Paul, I have to agree. Even though I was out of town for the past week and a half (still receiving pdml mail), I didn't see much to comment on. Those who join the flames can't seem to let well enough alone. When there is not a right or wrong side to the debate, just a

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-14 Thread Peter J. Alling
Seems you don't remember the Mafud wars. Those were if anything worse. Part of the problem is that some of the newcomers on the list don't realize the diversity of this community we are, and that we have long ago learned to live with our differences. The list is no more insane today than it

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-14 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! PS The list has become insane. The evidence is there for all to read. PS We've suffered a series of horrific off-topic flame wars. Apparently, PS this latest religious, political, philosophical flame war was initiated PS by my referencing a few rather tame nudes that I had posted on one of PS

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
I remember the Mafud wars quite well. They were antagonistic and virile, yet not so personal as the recent conflagrations. No one spoke of kill-filing members. Disagreement was rampant, yet not as personal as it is today. And I'm not speaking of my personal experience. Although I posted the

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

2004-07-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Make that antagonistic and viral. On Jul 14, 2004, at 11:32 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I remember the Mafud wars quite well. They were antagonistic and virile, yet not so personal as the recent conflagrations. No one spoke of kill-filing members. Disagreement was rampant, yet not as personal as