In my contact with Aaron over this, his reply was Pentax management was not
going forward
with this
project and best leave it alone.
That s all i have to say on this, other than well thought out reply Doug.
I WAS going to submit,but not now i quess.
Dave
> I sent this message last night. It has not as yet
shown up in
the digest, so
> I'm re-sending it. My apologies if you are receiving it twice.
>
> Also, thanks Doug for your point in your letter about building a mutually
> supportive relationship with Pentax. It summarizes a lot of my reasoning for
> suggesting the PDML send Marco an apology.
>
> Butch
>
> I'm saddened to hear that too. Since no one has come forward admitting
> > to the jackass statement perhaps the PDML should send an e-mail
> > apologizing for that statement and assuring that it is not the sentiment
> > of the majority of the list members.
> >
> > Butch
>
> It is far from clear that a PDML member was responsible for writing that.
> When pressed, Aaron became a little vague and rather defensive.
>
> John
>
> I remember Aaron from my early days on the list and as such I have no doubt
> to his sincerity about the jackass statement. I can also understand a
> reluctance to name names given the litigious world we live in. Whether it is
> a current or former member is a valid question, as we have had a few loose
> cannons amongst us from time to time. My point is that the good name of the
> PDML has been hurt by this incident, whether caused by a current or former
> member or someone else. While there seems to be a widely varying opinion of
> the original request it appears that much, if not most, of the list does not
> approve of the jackass statement. I am a firm believer in when wrong,
> promptly admitting it, and making amends whenever possible. Hence, my
> suggestion for the e-mail assuring him that this was not the sentiment of
> the vast majority of the list members. Am I the only one who thinks an
> apology is in order?
>
> Butch
>
>
