You guys are paranoid. I defended Dennis' right to speak without being relentlessly attacked (ad-hominem...look it up) and then commented on the often unbridled praise heaped upon inexpensive problematic optics. Caveat Emptor to all readers looking for so-called bargains.
I made general comments, attacked no individual and argued sans animus.
Happy Birding!
Definition of AD HOMINEM from Mirriam-Webster
1
: appealing to feelings or prejudices rather than intellect
2
: marked by or being an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the contentions made
Pileatus,
Please understand that I make these comments sans animus.........
Fact: This is a thread devoted to the Bresser Everest.
Fact: The Bresser Everest is an "inexpensive problematic optic."
Fact: Frank D's review & subsequent comments on the Bresser Everest were reserved and devoid of hyperbole.
Fact: My comparison of the Bresser Everest and four other bins was likewise reserved and devoid of hyperbole.
Fact: The only "unbridled praise" was "heaped" by non other than Dennis. "WOW, as good as the EL, etc."
Fact: The only unbridled criticism was also heaped by Dennis.
So, without resorting to an attack on Dennis's character let me respond to the contention's made by Dennis (the opposite of an ad-hominem attack i believe).
First the contentions:
The Bresser Everest has got that "WOW" factor. The ergos are as good as a Swaro EL. It is sharper on axis then a Swaro EL. It has an almost crystalline on-axis view which approaches the resolution of the Habicht's. The focus is better than a Swaro. The accessories are better than a Swaro. Frank deserves a lot of credit in finding these and doing all the research he does to find excellent values like these. These binoculars are worth four or five times what they are selling for. I highly recommend these and I would get a pair if I were you before they are sold out. (Caveat Emptor???)
Interlude:
A rubber eye cup comes loose on the Bresser Everest. A two minute fix on a bin as good as an EL for $200.
A comment from Dennis:
I swear I am not buying any more Chinese POS binoculars no matter how much Frank rants and raves about them.
Finally, My response (sans animus of course! Really, I bet a few beers with Dennis would be fun):
What the F...! Dennis, are you kiddin' me?? How do I respond intelligently to all of the above. You swing from extremes of love and hate so fast!!
My dime store diagnosis.........You are a
bipolar binoholic. Please understand that this is not an attack on your character but a response to the contentions and comments you made above. Please get help before it's too late.
We're all rootin' for ya' buddy.
