Tom,
Controversy? At the very least a lot of replies and a new thread...
We'll probably get:
15 folks to agree that Chip is an idiot.
17 folks disagreeing that Chip is an idiot.
67 folks discussing how we can quantitatively & qualitatively measure Chip's
idiocy level.
11 folks berating Tom for calling Chip an idiot.
7 folks telling them that they're wrong to berate Tom, that this is an open,
unmoderated list.
6 folks stating that they have a rare, multi-coated Chip.
5 folks observing that Tom's Corvette causes his aggression.
4 folks proclaiming that if Chip ran Linux he wouldn't *be* an idiot.
3 folks discussing the origins of the term "gearhead".
3 folks yelling about the digest bloat caused by this thread.
3 folks claiming that Chip is beyond redemption because he drives an SUV.
3 folks asking if an idiot Chip is the correct circuit replacement for
an -4T.
And me, to make smart*ss comments on it all. <G>
Dave
>
>Well, Chip, I think you're an idiot.
>
>(really, I don't, but thought some controversy was needed).
>
>Tom
>
>> This 'dissing' of people who like to 'collect' or play with their OM
>> equipment and talk about it on the list comes up every once in a while,
>> usually tied to some kind of statement like "as for me, I prefer to take
>> pictures.." as though some type of moral 'high ground' were involved. I
>find
>> such talk tiresome and small minded. The focus of this list
>happens to be
>> the equipment and how to use it. Be thankful the discussion is civil and
>on
>> topic, even if it isn't artistic enough for your taste, and let them have
>> their fun too.
>>
>> Chip Stratton
>> Gearhead and Photographer
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