Digital BW, The Print

Austin Franklin wrote:

>
> > > Well, this list is about much more than just printing.  It's about
>
> > > DIGITAL
> > > B&W, as the name states.  Discussion about digital cameras,
> scanners
> > > and
> > > other subjects that are related to "digital B&W" are most
> certainly ON
> > >
> > > topic.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > The name of this group is:  "Digital Black and White The Print"
> Note
> > the term print in the name of the group.
>
> William,
>
> Obviously the subject line says "Digital BW"...yes, the email address
> (and
> "official" group name does include "the print", but what does that
> mean?
> That, taken literally, does not mean "printing", as it does not say
> "...the
> printing thereof...", and if it was, would mean the discussion of only
> the
> print it self, not printing techniques.
>
> This group has ALWAYS been about discussing digital B&W techniques,
> not ONLY
> printing.  Allow me to quote the actual description of this groups
> purpose
> here for your convenience:
>
> "This forum was founded for the discussion and exchange of information
> about
> all the TECNHOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES THAT CAN BE USED TO PRODUCE A
> QUALITY
> B&W PRINT FROM A DIGITAL SOURCE. The intent here is to bring together
> those
> resources in one location to further the craft and technology of B&W
> output."
>
> To me, at least, discussion of the digital source is encompassed in
> this
> discussion, and the digital sources are also scanners and digital
> cameras.
> If the list owners feel differently, then they might want to pipe up
> and say
> so, but given the past discussions, I believe they have no problem
> with
> these types of discussions.
>
> Austin

Austin....................

Thank you for your clarification.  I was mistaken on what this group was
about.
I will now go looking for a group that fits by needs.

Good luck
William


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