P3D Re: An artistic disagreement

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (John W Roberts) writes:
  
>*Preferences* are fine, but a number of people have have been issuing 
>pronouncements on what is "good" and what is "bad", for all time and for all 
>people, stated as absolutes without any reference to it being their personal
>preferences. To attempt to limit the scope of 3D in this way ("bugs are boring -
>don't photograph them, garbage is ugly, no point in photographing it" [OK, so 
>I'm exaggerating slightly]) is harmful to the field of 3D in general, in my 
>opinion. 

Because the reference to bugs and garbage appear like something that I have
written, might as well say here once and for ever, that everything that I
write is MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION, which many times it has been found to be
wrong.  This is true not only about the things that I write but also about
everything than anybody else writes here.  No one is in a position to 
issue absolute references and harm 3d in any way, by simply discussing 
issues in photo-3d when the lines for expressing opposing views are always
open.

In the case of "bugs are boring" what followed was a (IMO) constructive
criticism which resulted in my reversal of the statement ("OK, OK, OK.... 
I take it back.  Bugs are diverse and can even be cute").  And I think
this is the purpose of these discussions.  I say something (my opinion),
you say something else, we talk about it for a while, and maybe we change
our opinions.  This looks like a healthy process to me.

>I'd prefer you be cautious about using your considerable influence 
>to discourage others from exploring other fields.

What "considerable influence"?  If I have any influence to anyone here 
in this list, this comes from what I write.  Being open and frank about
what I like is what has built my perceived influence.  

Hmmm.... 

Also, my Realist red button 8p modifications and frosted halogen 
bulbs!!!  :-)

-- George Themelis

PS.  Realist rules!!!! :-) 


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