Robert,
So, under your definition, I'm enabling your addiction, aren't I.
I guess I should just drop off the list and keep all my toys to myself?
Nah....
Tom
> In a message dated 8/2/00 11:49:29 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
> wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> << >Time to coin a new pop-psych term:
> >
> >"Zuikodependent"
> >
> >Lex
>
> So, who's the "enabler"??
> -- >>
>
> There are two groups of "enablers" involved. One group is compromised of
> spouses and friends who say that you are wasting your life and money in
> pursuit of more Zuikos, accuse you of thinking more of your OM collection
> than of them and/or complain that you are spending too much time enjoying
> your possessions and not enough time with them. They make you feel so bad
you
> just "have to" buy something to make you feel better. The second group are
> guys like Tom S. who are continually enticing Zuikodependent types to feed
> their addictions by sharing latest acquisitions with the List and/or
lusting
> over "wish lists ." The friendly "suppliers" are fellow Zuiko-dependents
who
> are willing to share their Zuiko/OM stash to feed other Zuikoholic
additions
> (or hook first-time users), local camera shop employees and/or eBay
sellers.
> Sound familiar? If you recognize any of these people you have just
identified
> your own enablers and suppliers. ;-)
>
> Robert
>
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