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Re: [Digital BW] analog/digital Megapixels p.s.

2006-05-08 by Michael Vendrell

p.s.  It was someone on your side of the pond - Oscar
Wilde if memory serves - who said: "A gentleman is
rude only when he intends to be..."

--- Michael Vendrell <mjvendrell2@...> wrote:

> Steve, In my untrimmed post there was a direct quote
> from you by Tyler but I never mentioned your name
> (or
> anyone else' except for Tyler's) and did not address
> you, other than as a member of this group. And yes,
> I
> used the word "opponent" but the quotes were mine -
> it
> was a carrying out of a metaphor not a statement of
> fact - although your posts frequently leave me with
> a
> bitter taste. They are frequently argumentative at
> the
> least, and often outrightly attacking and sarcastic
> -
> and - uh  well - unkind.  I happen to know that I am
> not the only one who feels them as such. Take this
> feedback however you will - but it is my hope you
> will
> receive it in the spirit I offer it - constructive.
> I
> know you have a lot to offer if only you could state
> your opinions and share your experience in a way
> which
> wasn't so insulting and unkind.
> 
> However, if I wish to support Tyler, Clayton J.,
> Paul
> R. ,and others who are truly helpful and kind to the
> rest of us, that is my prerogative - and I intend to
> continue to exercise it.  You may, of course, do
> whatever you wish... The Talmud says "The highest
> form
> of wisdom is kindness."  I believe that with all my
> heart...Michael Vendrell
> 
> --- Steve Kale <stevekale@...> wrote:
> 
> > Who is speaking of opponents?  I did not misquote
> > and do not "shadow box".
> > Tyler referenced only "maybe low end retail
> fashion"
> >  - I'm glad he later
> > broadened his description.  Yet, out came the heal
> > yappers. I do not
> > consider Tyler an "opponent" in any respect.  I
> > value his posts and the
> > discussions I and others have with him.  Speak for
> > yourself and, please, at
> > least one constructive (trimmed) post in the
> future.
> > 
> > 
> > > From: Michael Vendrell <mjvendrell2@...>
> > 
> > > 
> > > Yes, I agree - well said Tyler!  It's all too
> easy
> > to
> > > shadow box and create a disagreement where none
> > exists
> > > by completely misquoting ones "opponent".  
> 
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