PTG List Distribution, Internet listings

[Ron Torrella]

On Mon, 17 Apr 1995 dm_home@yca.ccmail.compuserve.com wrote:

>      There is no question - the technicians should be listed by name, city,
>      zip, and telephone number. There's really no problem publishing a
>      phone number here - it's no more risky than being listed in the phone
>      book. And no one is going to want to write down numbers from all over
>      the country and make long distance phone calls - unless you publish an
>      800 number. Not such a good idea.

I couldn't disagree more.  There are just enough nuts out there that the
thought of putting my telephone number on the Internet is positively
frightening.  Besides, will Young Chang be so kind as to pay the
fee I pay for an unlisted, unpublished number?  And since I pay that fee
for reasons of security, will Young Chang also agree to pay for the
installation and upkeep of a home security system for me just so they can
list my telephone number on the Internet?

Frankly, I don't care for the idea of Young Chang's "offer.  The PTG has
always maintained a hands-off relationship with manufacturers.
Maintaining objectivity is difficult when some big company invites you to
put your hands into its pockets.

If the Board decides that the PTG membership would benefit from a PTG-run
Internet connection, fine.  I'd welcome a more tangible benefit from my
annual dues.  Owing its Internet access to the generosity of any
manufacturer--whether it's pianos or felt--can only be bad business for
PTG and its membership.

>      Don

(I assume that you are Don Mannino, but I'm only guessing.)

Ron Torrella               "Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought,
School of Music           and not, as many of those who worry most about their
University of Illinois    shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition of wit
                    or oratory." -- Emily Post, Etiquette