In article m,
kens says...


If I might step into this little brouhaha for just a second, I think you
(Lawrence) are being a bit too picky here. Now, I'm about as "strict
constructionist" as you can get regarding Usenet group topics: I'm
currently involved in an effort to rid r.p.e.35mm of the off-topic
digital SLR posters there. (Wish me luck on that one.)

But I think in this case this subject (film scanners) falls well within
the purview of darkroom practice: many folks who shoot film use a
"hybrid" process of developing film, then scanning and printing in the
digital realm. So I believe it's not so far off topic as you make it sound.



Honestly, I try to post to appropriate groups where possible, but
"rec.photo.drum-scanners" was not on my list. I knew in posting to a different
but related group I ran the risk of encountering a self-appointed enforcer on
a mission from above, but I thought I may also encounter informed individuals
with an interest on the topic. Both turned out to be true.

The "wrong group" enforcers can be constructive ("that's a bit off-topic here,
but you might try over in xxxxx where there was a thread recently") or just
pointlessly picky. I'd have done better to ignore those posts, but they were
just irksome enough to get my attention. Thanks to the helpful responses.