OregonSun wrote:
Hahaha, most of the posts in this thread are from Leica owners rationalizing their ownership, not people telling them "they screwed up". Always funny to see how easily riled up they get
I'm sure Leicas are great cameras and they obviously fill a unique niche in terms of their simplicity and user experience.
They are also luxury goods that some people buy for non-photographic reasons, which is the main reason they are so expensive.
There's a difference between folks "rationalizing" ... and giving well thought, legitimate, honest answers to folks who have asked well thought, legitimate, honest questions.
Ask an honest question, you deserve an honest answer ... even, if it is a subjective one. As long as it is honest, that's not what I'd consider to be "rationalizing". Rather, it's sharing one's perspective. I seriously doubt many Leica owners are so insecure to their choices, that they feel compelled to rationalize it. But, when folks ask ... they are willing to share their insights.
Half-empty vs. half-full. If you think folks are rationalizing ... it kinda suggests that you aren't recognizing that folks are trying to be good members to answer an honest question with their honest answer. It's not a matter of being "riled up" ... it's a matter of trying to help answer the question being asked by someone without the experience of owning / using / buying Leica. That's just trying to be helpful. Which, btw ... often includes a recommendation for folks to try it for themselves.
Explanations in lieu of experience will always come up on the short end of things for providing comprehensive understanding. But, in a forum such as ours ... all we have is our explanations to try and help our fellow members understand what they are asking about. Imo, that's a far cry from "rationalization".
You ask me why I like something ... I'm gonna tell you why I like something. I don't see anything rationalizing about that.
OregonSun wrote:
Hahaha, most of the posts in this thread are from Leica owners rationalizing their ownership, not people telling them "they screwed up". Always funny to see how easily riled up they get
I'm sure Leicas are great cameras and they obviously fill a unique niche in terms of their simplicity and user experience.
They are also luxury goods that some people buy for non-photographic reasons, which is the main reason they are so expensive.
There's a difference between folks "rationalizing" ... and giving well thought, legitimate, honest answers to folks who have asked well thought, legitimate, honest questions.
Ask an honest question, you deserve an honest answer ... even, if it is a subjective one. As long as it is honest, that's not what I'd consider to be "rationalizing". Rather, it's sharing one's perspective. I seriously doubt many Leica owners are so insecure to their choices, that they feel compelled to rationalize it. But, when folks ask ... they are willing to share their insights.
Half-empty vs. half-full. If you think folks are rationalizing ... it kinda suggests that you aren't recognizing that folks are trying to be good members to answer an honest question with their honest answer. It's not a matter of being "riled up" ... it's a matter of trying to help answer the question being asked by someone without the experience of owning / using / buying Leica. That's just trying to be helpful. Which, btw ... often includes a recommendation for folks to try it for themselves.
Explanations in lieu of experience will always come up on the short end of things for providing comprehensive understanding. But, in a forum such as ours ... all we have is our explanations to try and help our fellow members understand what they are asking about. Imo, that's a far cry from "rationalization".
OregonSun wrote:
Hahaha, most of the posts in this thread are from Leica owners rationalizing their ownership, not people telling them "they screwed up". Always funny to see how easily riled up they get
I'm sure Leicas are great cameras and they obviously fill a unique niche in terms of their simplicity and user experience.
They are also luxury goods that some people buy for non-photographic reasons, which is the main reason they are so expensive.
There's a difference between folks "rationalizing" ... and giving well thought, legitimate, honest answers to folks who have asked well thought, legitimate, honest questions.
Ask an honest question, you deserve an honest answer ... even, if it is a subjective one. As long as it is honest, that's not what I'd consider to be "rationalizing". Rather, it's sharing one's perspective. I seriously doubt many Leica owners are so insecure to their choices, that they feel compelled to rationalize it. But, when folks ask ... they are willing to share their insights.
Half-empty vs. half-full. If you think folks are rationalizing ... it kinda suggests that you aren't recognizing that folks are trying to be good members to answer an honest question with their honest answer.
Dec 21, 2024 at 01:29 PM
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