leo_djiwatampu Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Some of you may already know, I'm not a Leica user, but quite a big fan of this forum. Don't know why. Maybe it's the W/NW postings. Maybe its the flame postings. Maybe its the forum members. Maybe all of the above. I think the Leica forum is fun. I haven't tried other forums yet beside the MF forum, but this forum is already a handfull. BTW, I must give Matt Marreck a credit for luring me in this forum. As Kevin Mendenhall quoted in another thread: "...the only forum on this site that allows such free-form discussion and such liberal picture posting privilges happens to be the Leica forum ..." Like I said, I have not tried other forums yet on this site but is the statement true? FYI, I used to be a fanatic of the GardenWeb forums. Now I change course to Photo.net. I'm sure glad I found this forum. All I did was search Yashica D on Google and it leads me to this. I learned a lot and fast. I felt I learn faster than reading books or magazines. Maybe because I can ask and I get immediate answers. Anyway, just sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_m__toronto_ Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 shhh...no last names or "they" will find you. ;-) have any pics to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Welcome Leo. Now go out and get a M6TTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake_tauber Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 This forum is populated by obstinate, talented, loud, opinionated, silly, technically challenged, collecting, hidebound, generous, narrow minded, expert, artistic, rude, kind, professional, funny, non-pro, too serious, simple thinking, helpful, expansive, jerky and photography/camera addicted people from all over the world. Great, isn't it!! :>} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricks Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 "Love" is a strong word. Especially for this forum... But it is a worthwhile way to waste time that should be spent either working or being with the family ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 "...or being with the family ;-)"<P>Patrick, sounds like you've been talking to my Wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_carson Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Hi Leo: It is very easy to become a Leica owner. To help you make this jump, I have a new two page list of brand new Leica stuff that I will be offering for sale at bargain prices within the next few minutes. Contact me to make this acquisition quick and easy for your 'jump.' Regards and Good Luck! Bill<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Welcome, Leo. Yes, this Forum is addictive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Don't waste your money - go digital.<P> <s>grant</s> Brad www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin m. Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Brad, this is the 'irony' I was referring to in an earlier post. The Leica forum is the only forum that allows <i>anyone</i> to post a pic, regardless what camera was used to take it. Funny, ain't it, how the allegedly biggest gear-hounds on the site are the ones who seem to care the most about the <i>pictures</i> as well. <p>If everyone followed your lead and shot digital only, what forum would host your pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 But Kevin, I don't find that the least bit "ironic." The fact that any <I>photographer</I> (rather than someone tied to a camera brand) can post photos here comes from Tony's guidelines/views.<P> <I>Funny, ain't it, how the allegedly biggest gear-hounds on the site are the ones who seem to care the most about the pictures as well. </I><P> I guess I would disagree strongly on that, not on principal, but from what I've seen. Do you have some examples in mind? www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_. Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Leo, a few words from the forum glossary to help you understand things here:<P><B>Wanker</B> - word from England, meaning masturbator. Used to describe people who buy expensive Leicas and don't use them (yes, they DON'T use them). <B>Tosser</B> is another word for wamker, and so is <B>fondler</B>.<P>Takinda Peez - a porn poster on this forum, probably Phil Kneen. The name Takinda Peez comes from the English phrase "Taking the piss," which means "to make fun of."<P><B>Bokeh</B> - This is the Loch Ness monster of this group. It is elusive, Jay claims it doesn't exist, but some clainm to have seen it. Refers to out-of-focus area in a picture, which is strange because the very same people are rabid about having the sharpest lenses. Go figure.<P>I'm sure others will add to your vocabulary. Best of luck. PS. Go digital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin m. Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 If there's a better forum than this one on the site, please direct me to it. I can't help but wonder why you (Grant and Jeff, too) would bother to post tons of pics here if you hold the general level of photography in such low regard. Is it really all that bad? I see plenty of good work posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 No, I don't hold it in low regard. There are a lot of good photographers here. You are purposely drawing conclusions not supported by what was said. I see no correlation on this forum between fondness of "gear" and good photography. What do you mean by a better forum. In terms of what??? www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Kevin, out of curiosity, I did a very quick tally of the photogs here whose work I really like. Came to 12 people, and I'm sure I missed a few. Of those 12, 2 or 3 might fit into the "gear-head" category, at least from what I've seen here. Any conclusions from that? Also, I still don't understand your comment about there being a better forum on this site. Did someone claim otherwise? Maybe that's why I don't get the irony you referred to. www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin m. Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 I think I figured out the misunderstanding. When I said "gear hounds" I was referring to the Leica forum as a whole, and not any specific photographer. The remarks that follow seem to make sense, then. I can't imagine a better forum, myself. Lots of pics, many of them good, and lively discussion, too. And if the "no words" and other picture threads are only allowed here because Tony has looser guidelines than the other moderators, well lucky for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin m. Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 The irony I was referring to is a simple one: Leica owners have the reputation of being gear-obsessed fondlers who rarely take pictures, yet the Leica forum hosts tons of good pics, (some of them even shot with Leicas.) But since you've attributed this to Tony's generous guidelines, I guess there's no irony involved at all. It's just our good fortune. Cheers, and good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Rowlett Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Welcome to our community, Leo. I think Jake has the right idea! :-) Backups? We don’t need no stinking ba #.’ _ , J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo_djiwatampu Posted October 3, 2003 Author Share Posted October 3, 2003 So you are THE Tony? The "famous" keeper of the forum? Well along with the other members, thanks for the freedom-of-speech/posting policy in this forum. Thanks all for the warm welcome. Matt: I mention last name to make sure I addresed the right person. Unless there's no other matt in this forum. Or do you prefer me calling Matt von Toronto? Matt of Toronto?? Matt de Toronto?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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