DMK (kennedy.d1@worldnet.att.net)
Mon, 04 Oct 1999 12:56:56 -0600
Hay, another aging hippie.... Been feeling like I was the last one, anyway all
my tech info is wide open. Not that it works for anyone but me but what the hex
you might find it of interest...
http://www.davidmichaelkennedy.com/
David Michael Kennedy Photographer
John Melanson wrote:
> Jeffrey -
>
> I have to admit that even though you don't charge $$ for access, that
> writing you an email promising to respect the copyright does seem a little
> suspicious. For us aging hippies, maybe even draconian. I'm sure that more
> than one person has walked away from your site instead of requesting a
> password. Anyone desiring to "steal" your information can learn the
> technique, write it up in their own words, and avoid the copyright issue in
> total.
>
> I think that we should be thankful to anyone that publishes or posts their
> findings in the alt photo area. I consider the $6 that I pay for Post
> Factory to be very nominal. It's the cheapest entertainment ($/hour) that I
> will every purchase. I print in platinum, so I would probably not ever buy
> a book on gum printing, especially an expensive one. After reading Post
> Factory, I bought a gallon of gum.
>
> I'm also glad that you put up your web site. I don't follow your process,
> but reading yours did make me think and re-consider my own. I think that
> changing over to a guest sign up, with a description of why you want that
> information, would change the feel significantly.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeffrey D. Mathias [mailto:jeffrey.d.mathias@worldnet.att.net]
> > Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 6:21 AM
> > To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> > Subject: Re: Preparation of Ferric Oxalate Powder
> >
> >
> > Judy Seigel wrote:
> > > ...
> > > Actually, though, I was told that one did not get onto that website
> > > without a password, proof of personal virtue and several solemn oaths.
> > > (Anyone can buy a Post-Factory for six bucks.) Is that still the case?
> >
> > Judy,
> >
> > Actually you were told incorrectly. The only portions of my web site
> > that request a password are about half of the sections only within the
> > Guide to Platinum Palladium Photographic Printmaking.
> >
> > Why a password. Being that the Guide is a specialized technical
> > document (one of the most thorough, accurate, complete, tested and
> > verified, in working use, actively updated collection of information and
> > step-by-step procedures concerning the platinum palladium process), not
> > many have an interest. For those that do, I feel it a small cost to
> > enter a password each session (certainly less than six bucks!). The
> > information has taken many years to assemble and write up; I use the
> > Guide as my own reference and notes. And yes, I too must enter the
> > password when requested. The password has been the only effective
> > method of collecting a record of those interested in accessing all
> > portions of the the Guide. Some day I may arrange it as a voluntary
> > log, but then no one has signed into my guest book yet.
> >
> > I do not charge for access to or use of the Guide;
> > I do not require any proof from those using the Guide;
> > I do not require any oaths from those using the Guide;
> > I do not exclude anyone from using the Guide;
> > I do not use the names or addresses for any purpose other than to have a
> > record of those interested in the Guide;
> > I do not have advertisers or sponsors.
> >
> > I do expect that my copyrights will be respected;
> > I do all work for the Guide voluntarily (no reimbursements for anything
> > whatsoever, any and all costs come out of my pocket);
> > I do indicate the option to send me a print if one is so inclined.
> >
> > Now I understand that this *may* be a waste of your time. But, for the
> > time it took you to write your post, you could have linked to the Title
> > Page of the Guide, then to the Table of Contents, then to the
> > Preparation of Ferric Oxalate Powder in Chapter 4, ALL WITHOUT THE USE
> > OF ANY PASSWORD WHATSOEVER. All the information on Vicente's procedure
> > and test results and notes do not need the password.
> >
> > So please, comments are welcome, but check out the Guide first.
> >
> http://home.att.net/~jeffrey.d.mathias/guide/title_page.htm
>
> One can also get there through my home link below.
>
> --
> Jeffrey D. Mathias
> http://home.att.net/~jeffrey.d.mathias/
-- http://www.davidmichaelkennedy.com/ David Michael Kennedy Photographer
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