Re: [APML] Mission Statement Change?

[Chuck Vaughn <aa6g@aa6g.org>]

Fred,

Let me go to the second level here. As I mentioned I'm acknowledging
the list as it is. If the group wants to stick to the letter of the
original statement then we need to tell people, no CCD image posts and
much less CCD discussion of all kinds. I'm not in favor of that
strict interpretation.

I feel as though we have a double standard now though. Newcomers get
a message upon subscription that says "No CCD discussion" but then they
see list members of some status in the amateur community posting and
discussing CCD images.

I think we should enforce the policy we have or make a new one that is
more in tune with the times. I prefer the latter.

I repeat, in no way do I wish to see APML become SBIG list #2, but to
ignore useful CCD techniques that apply to film and prohibiting comparison
of CCD and film images seems counter-productive to me.

Chuck <aa6g@aa6g.org>

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> At the expense of being derided I have to disagree with the consensus so
> far.  I have not been able to contribute much to the list due to my
> inexperience but have learned something from all the contributors.  I do not
> know the total number of subscribers to the list but I wonder what
> percentage of that number are actually engaged in CCD imaging.  I agree that
> times are changing but there are many, like me, that cannot afford the
> current generation of CCD cameras that are capable of producing the images
> we see here.  My fear is that if the mission of this list is changed to
> reflect that which is being put forward then I and others like me will loose
> the education in film photography that this list was born to foster.
> 
> Fred Lusen
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chuck Vaughn" <aa6g@aa6g.org>
> To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 6:53 PM
> Subject: [APML] Mission Statement Change?
> 
> 
>> List,
>> 
>> I've beeen wondering if it's time for an official change in the
>> mission statement of APML. Here's the current one from the welcome
>> message:
>> 
>> "This list is for the discussion of Film Astrophotography. The list
>> is limited to film photography only. Discussion of CCD cameras
>> should be limited to autoguiding only."
>> 
>> This hasn't been valid for sometime. Certainly we've embraced CCD
>> images, some discussion of camera capabilities and certainly many
>> types of image processing. I would not want to see APML become the
>> SBIG list plus film, but offical acceptance of certain aspects of
>> CCD imaging seems to be in order, even if limited to common topics
>> between the two forms of imaging.
>> 
>> Perhaps something along these lines might be acceptable:
>> 
>> "The list is primarily for Film Astrophotography, but discussion
>> of CCD autoguiders, processing techinques common to film and CCD,
>> and presentation of CCD images is acceptable. Discussion of CCD
>> only topics is discouraged."
>> 
>> Just my thoughts. It's up Gene and the rest of you.
>> 
>> Chuck <aa6g@aa6g.org>
>> 
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