marcg Posted June 25, 2017 Share #21 Posted June 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) While I found it interesting to learn about Thorsten Overgaard's views on the M10, I gave up reading Mr. Overgaard's review because of the continuing breaks in the text to promote his various products. Adblock Plus on the Firefox browser failed to block his ads. I’m very pleased to see that GRBrown has decided to stand up for his principles by taking action to prevent intrusive advertising appearing on his computer. This is even more commendable because he is prepared to uphold his principles even to the extent of losing the benefit of the piece he would otherwise be reading. Bravo. As for the less-principled of us – and that includes me – I’m very happy to glean all the useful titbits about the things which interest me and which I find around the Internet and for which the only thing I have pay is an almost subliminal inconvenience of having to step over or step around advertisements which appear as if by magic on my screen. However, I admire Persons of Principle and so I admire GRBrown who presumably feels equally annoyed when he has to go into a supermarket and navigate his way around the dozens of shelves and the scores of items which are of no interest to him but which may attract the attention of others, on his way to picking up his morning loaf of bread or can of beans. Or the newspaper shop which sells hundreds of titles when all he wants is his morning Daily Rag. Or in the restaurant where the menu is sidetracked with all sorts of offerings in addition to the Miso-glazed Black Cod in Coconut Broth which is what GRBrown wanted to eat all along. But of course Persons of Principle would not go to supermarkets. They would simply look for a bread shop or a beans shop or a Daily Rag vendor or a Miso-Cod restaurant and they would travel some considerable distance to find them even if it might mean passing a good few convenience stores on the way. Bravo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Hi marcg, Take a look here Leica M10 review and user report (at overgaard.dk). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
euston Posted June 25, 2017 Share #22 Posted June 25, 2017 I’m very pleased to see that GRBrown has decided to stand up for his principles by taking action to prevent intrusive advertising appearing on his computer. This is even more commendable because he is prepared to uphold his principles even to the extent of losing the benefit of the piece he would otherwise be reading. Bravo. As for the less-principled of us – and that includes me – I’m very happy to glean all the useful titbits about the things which interest me and which I find around the Internet and for which the only thing I have pay is an almost subliminal inconvenience of having to step over or step around advertisements which appear as if by magic on my screen. However, I admire Persons of Principle and so I admire GRBrown who presumably feels equally annoyed when he has to go into a supermarket and navigate his way around the dozens of shelves and the scores of items which are of no interest to him but which may attract the attention of others, on his way to picking up his morning loaf of bread or can of beans. Or the newspaper shop which sells hundreds of titles when all he wants is his morning Daily Rag. Or in the restaurant where the menu is sidetracked with all sorts of offerings in addition to the Miso-glazed Black Cod in Coconut Broth which is what GRBrown wanted to eat all along. But of course Persons of Principle would not go to supermarkets. They would simply look for a bread shop or a beans shop or a Daily Rag vendor or a Miso-Cod restaurant and they would travel some considerable distance to find them even if it might mean passing a good few convenience stores on the way. Bravo A bit over the top, isn’t it? You didn’t need to wield a sarcastic sledgehammer to crack GRBrown’s rather mild nut of a remark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted June 25, 2017 Share #23 Posted June 25, 2017 Yes, I agree. It is rather over-the-top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJJon Posted June 25, 2017 Share #24 Posted June 25, 2017 A bit over the top, isn’t it? You didn’t need to wield a sarcastic sledgehammer to crack GRBrown’s rather mild nut of a remark. ...but then we wouldn't get to see how smart he thinks he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted June 25, 2017 Share #25 Posted June 25, 2017 ...but then we wouldn't get to see how smart he thinks he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alo Ako Posted June 25, 2017 Share #26 Posted June 25, 2017 Is it not acceptable for the owner of a website to promote their own work? No, because in this case the review is part of a commercial advertisement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBrown Posted June 25, 2017 Share #27 Posted June 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is it not acceptable for the owner of a website to promote their own work? Given the time put into that review (extensive) and the cost (free), I don't understand the basis of your complaint. I don't have a problem with advertisements than appear next to an article on someone's website. What I object to are advertisements that break up the text of an article that I'm trying to read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand Posted June 25, 2017 Share #28 Posted June 25, 2017 I don't have a problem with advertisements than appear next to an article on someone's website. What I object to are advertisements that break up the text of an article that I'm trying to read. Another First World Problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRTZMO Posted June 25, 2017 Share #29 Posted June 25, 2017 I don't have a problem with advertisements than appear next to an article on someone's website. What I object to are advertisements that break up the text of an article that I'm trying to read. I use Safari's Reader View for long form articles; it's not perfect (nothing is), but in this case it did not display the ads and still presented the "sidebar" styled content ("Three small words" and "Why is it called a camera?") and images in good condition. Works on devices and the desktop well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 25, 2017 Share #30 Posted June 25, 2017 I don't have a problem with advertisements than appear next to an article on someone's website. What I object to are advertisements that break up the text of an article that I'm trying to read. Haven't we already determined that the problem is with a browser add-on that you chose to use? Your problem, no? CRTZMO's suggestion to use Safari with View -> Show Reader is wonderful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRTZMO Posted June 25, 2017 Share #31 Posted June 25, 2017 Haven't we already determined that the problem is with a browser add-on that you chose to use? Your problem, no? CRTZMO's suggestion to use Safari with View -> Show Reader wonderful! For pages that can be viewed in Reader View, a three horizontal line icon appears in the address bar, far left side. One quick click. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 25, 2017 Share #32 Posted June 25, 2017 For pages that can be viewed in Reader View, a three horizontal line icon appears in the address bar, far left side. One quick click. So very cool. Thanks for the tip. Do you know if a site author can post a link to direct a Safari browser to make Safari render the site in Reader View? I guess his site would have to detect the browser then offer (or not) the option. In plain text: If the browser is Safari then alternate_url == 'reader view' [else yer screwed] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsydaus Posted June 26, 2017 Share #33 Posted June 26, 2017 Is John Travolta a scientologist as well? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxtwo Posted June 26, 2017 Share #34 Posted June 26, 2017 Take it easy gents, it's photography, not thermonuclear war. I'm all for photographers making money any way they can, including adverts that can be a bit annoying. Given today's "everything should be free" mindset, I'll gladly take the ads in exchange for some great insight from an old sage. No reason for arguing over what is at best, a minor inconvenience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsleica Posted June 26, 2017 Share #35 Posted June 26, 2017 The guys gotta earn a living..gotta pay the mortgage..in the arts profession..there are $$ angles that have to be endorsed..or in this case..Krona..lol...I don't fault him for that..and..its obvious he puts a lot of time and energy into this..and that's worth something.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 26, 2017 Share #36 Posted June 26, 2017 For pages that can be viewed in Reader View, a three horizontal line icon appears in the address bar, far left side. One quick click. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Four lines on the iPhone, and once page loads, it briefly says 'Reader View Available' in the address bar. Tap to enter and again to exit. I use it frequently. A top left 3 line icon also often appears to reveal a menu drop-down, which can provide useful article breakdowns or links. It's called a hamburger menu (no fries included). Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 26, 2017 Share #37 Posted June 26, 2017 I don't have a problem with advertisements than appear next to an article on someone's website. What I object to are advertisements that break up the text of an article that I'm trying to read. Simples - no adverts, no article. Your problem me thinks, easily solved by passing "on the article (you) are trying to read". Jeez! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozu_shutterbugger Posted June 26, 2017 Share #38 Posted June 26, 2017 As always my friend this is great Thorsten. You changed me... for better ... to a Leica man Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemeyer Posted June 27, 2017 Share #39 Posted June 27, 2017 I found the article worthwhile and, since it was ad supported, the ads are completely acceptable IMO. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
riswanc Posted June 27, 2017 Share #40 Posted June 27, 2017 Always waiting for Thorsten's report.. pleasantly read And i notice you also have problem with the iso knob being stuck? What could probably the cause... Instagram @jakontil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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