Re: Where are all the pinholer's?

*** I too would vote yes. Keep pinhole-discussion going. It is a time
honored tradition. We just need to keep options open. Scott has some good
ideas. I know I have been on the list since very close to the beginning. It
is the connection with friends I have made on the list and people I have
developed a respect for, that keeps it valuable. Let's see where this all
lights!

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Take Care, 
Chuck
-May your troubles be less, your 
blessings more, and nothing but 
happiness comes through your door-
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From:    Scott Sellers <scottsellers@mindspring.com>
To:      pinhole-discussion@spitbite.org
Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Where are all the pinholer's?
Date:    Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:58:47 +0000
> Jan Kapoor wrote:
> > cflagg4@mchsi.com wrote:
> > 
> > >Thank you for letting me know that some of you are still out there!  
> > > 
> > >
> > Summer is always a quiet time; maybe there's a lot of pinholers out 
> > there on vacation, pinholing away!  I have been busy getting work ready 
> > for a solo show in October (pinhole, of course), and then I'm going to 
> > Japan late October.
> > 
> > >I am sorry I am such a dinosaur but it has been hard for me to make the 
> > >switch to F295[which I do visit and belong].  It [Forum style] just isn't 
> > >as intuitive for my old mind.  But I will have to try to get better I 
> > >guess.
> > > 
> > >
> > I also belong to f295 forum. Only thing is, you have to remember to go 
> > there. List messages come all the time. I hope we can keep both, list 
> > and forum.
> > 
> > >I agree with Taco that the pictures are a benefit along with the 
> > >discussion at F295.  I want to thank Eric too for his work on the list and 
> > >all in the past who did so much.  It was so good to see a discussion start 
> > >up again. You gave me hope.  Thank you to everyone who has read and offer 
> > >advice and encouragement to pinhole photographers world wide.
> > >
> > >One last question, What will happen to the Holiday Swap and other 
> > >activities? How will the rest of us find out about them?  They have been a 
> > >true joy to me with so many wonderful images exchanged.
> > > 
> > >
> > I also hope we continue the Holiday Swap; I have such a
> > wonderful collection of images from all over the world.
>  
> Why not plan on it?  
> 
> Again, I don't see a compelling reason for pinhole-discussion to
> end.  Cyberspace is boundless and electrons are cheap.  Some old
> ways are also good ways.
> 
> This is a community that goes way back.  Some of the older net
> technologies, like mailing lists, like USENET, are also the most
> radical, free and democratic.  It's like they have a life of
> their own.  Vive that!
> 
> The idea of a mailing list is that it continues as long as people
> are interested.  No one owns it, no one controls it, except the
> the community that uses it.
> 
> If that community is gone, or apathetic, maybe it is time to shut
> down.  But I propose we take a moment to decide.  
> 
> How about this: anyone interested in keeping pinhole-discussion
> around, let it be known, here and now.
> 
> Don't be shy!  Rise up.  A simple yes, aye, or anything in the
> affirmative will do.  Again, this isn't a vote on what is the
> "best" technology, or a measure of traffic patterns.  
> 
> The questions is, simply, do you want the pinhole-discussion list
> to continue?  
> 
> If there is any kind of response, I say we keep it going.  If
> Eric wants to hand off hosting duties (which is perfectly
> understandable), I'd be willing to find a new listserver, and
> take up the administration part.  Or someone else could, or if
> Eric decides to keep on, that's cool too.
> 
> Let's give it some time.  
> 
> I vote yes.  Keep pinhole-discussion going.
> 
> cheers,
> Scott S
>  
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