Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., Todd Flashner 
<tflash@e...> wrote:
>I happen to know this list was developed
> specifically to be free of any brand bias, other than any 
>preferences users
> may choose to share.

I would suggest that everybody just take a breath; related to MIS 
and also to InkJetMall.

The MIS thing is probably just an innocent mistake. He probably 
heard a rumor that there was a big thread about MIS and he's 
guiding people there for further information. I can't imagine 
he/anyone would knowingly make up some story like that.

In general, I'd say we've got to do whatever we can to keep 
goodwill here. Both MIS and InkJetMall are our allies. They, to 
me, are the two leading players in supplying B/W inkjet image 
makers with quality products. I'd certainly not want to alienate 
them by spreading crazy unfounded rumors. 

If the wording of the MIS thing needs correcting, then let's get on 
with that, but then get back to work creating good B/W prints. 

If Jon Cone wants to respond the way he did, then I think that's 
his right; maybe he IS concerned; or maybe he does have 
something new on the horizon. He's obviously made a 
commitment to be in this business as a serious player; you can't 
expect him to completely show his hand to everyone who writes 
him with a question. Again, that's his right. I think you've gotta be 
careful to go pointing fingers so quickly. 

To me, both MIS and InkJetMall are on our side. They're regular 
guys like us. Short of Mike Columbotto at Epson, have you gotten 
anywhere near the amount of quality, honest, human support 
from Epson? 

Martin and Antonis have a good thing going here. It is refreshing 
that it's not founded by a company, with vested interests to 
protect. We're all just individual users, free to speak and 
question. But let's just make sure what we're talking about 
before we go posting just any unsubstantiated rumor.

-Mark Tucker, http://marktucker.com