Re: Character of the list

[P3D Erlys Jedlicka <erlys@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

George, quoting your words:

>The old & experienced stereo photographers, the legends of stereo 
>photoraphy are not here.  The voice of experience is missing.  The 
>legends of stereo photography are not here.  I could list 100 names from 
>David Starkman, Susan Pinsky, John Dennis, Ron Zakowski,..., to David 
>Burder, Colin Clay, etc. who are not here (or, if they are, they are 
>hidding!)  On the other hand, the ones who are here (Dr. T, etc.) are 
>virtually uknown to the world of 3d in large.

Dr.T: First of all, you are certainly not unknown to the world of 3D. I 
am amazed at how many people describe their equipment as being 
"Themelized," and how quickly people jumped in and recommended you when I 
first came to this forum with my viewer problem!

We have a group of people here who are interested in 3D and computers, 
sharing our knowledge. You are probably correct in guessing that our 
average age is younger than the average age of 3D photographers not on 
this forum, but I have to disagree with you that the voice of experience 
is missing. I happen to think, for example, that your experience in 
repairing viewers and making prize-winning slides for your camera club is 
just as important as someone else's experience in collecting Viewmaster 
slides from the 50's or some else's experience in creating dazzling 3D 
graphics on the computer. The point is, we can't all do it all, and 
neither can those folks whose voices are missing. What could they teach 
us that hasn't already been taught here? 

I know, I know, I have thrown you a question which you will surely answer 
with great vigor! :)  But aren't you glad you didn't leave this forum??

Me too!  Erlys in Mill Valley


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