There was recent hiatus in PDML activity. And then Doug announced that we are
back up, to which he appended a comment about the continuing need for financial
contributions to cover the server costs. All of this got me thinking.
What benefit(s) do I receive from membership in the PDML?
- PESOs - I don't view these as often as I should, and I comment even
less frequently, but every time I do dip into this aspect of the PDML, I am
informed and inspired. The critiques offered show me different ways of viewing
and thinking about my own and others' images.
- PUG - Again, I don't participate as often as I should. But I do at
least think about which of my images would best fit the monthly theme, I do
think about what new shots I might take using the theme as an "assignment" of
sorts, and it is always useful to see how the contributors have interpreted the
theme.
- Purchases and sales - Over the years I have bought from and sold many
lenses and a few cameras and accessories to list members. I have had no bad
experiences on eBay, buying or selling, but still there is much more
satisfaction and less anxiety involved in equipment exchanges with people I
"know" through the PDML.
- Prattle - The general discussions are often fun to follow,
occasionally informative, and provide a pleasant free time diversion. The list
membership is an extended storehouse of much useful and/or esoteric
information, and people tend to be quite generous in sharing that information
and/or their opinions.
- People - Last, but definitely first in importance, are the members of
the list I have come to know virtually through the PDML and especially those I
have come to know in person. It is a great community.
So what do I contribute to PDML?
- Occasional comments, FWIW, on PESOs, PUGs etc.
- A dormant website with collected informed opinions about many of the
Pentax legacy lenses.
- The occasional rupee when Doug reminds us of the financial realities
of maintaining the list.
My early New Year's resolution is to:
- participate more actively in all aspects of the PDML
- maybe, just maybe, try to update the lens-opinion web site.
- contribute to the PDML maintenance fund 5% of every camera-equipment
sale which is facilitated by my occasional FS Friday listing.
stan
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