On Mon, 4 Nov 1996, Daryl Matthies wrote: > Isn't this mailing list for those who wish to learn from others and to > help each other out on technical issues concerning piano tuning, repair > and rebuilding? Strictly speaking, pianotech was started as a benefit for college and university technicians [aka CAUT] to maintain contact among them....to discuss college/university-related issues as they relate to the maintenance and control of pianos. As I understand it, anyhow....and I was included on the original mailing list that originate at SUNY, thanks to Tom McNeil (was that long ago, or what?). > If this is true, then why these postings about unrelated topics, > especially computers? There are many lists to subscribe to for that > purpose. Please don't tell us to just hit the delete key. That's > irrelevant. As we become more computer-bound (to each other), things related to computers become more relevant....but you *do* have a point about some things getting to be rather...annoying. But then, there's that delete key. (and it's *quite* relevant) Matter of fact, that post about search engines came in quite handy this morning... > I don't want to make this sound like I'm complaining (or am I), I just > feel that listserv, listproc, or majordomo list members should adhere to > the standards that they are set up for. I think they [we] are... > Many list members write or reply frequently and that's great. I wish I > had more time to do that, but my piano business keeps me just that, > BUSY. Would that we all were so well-endowed! I haven't been jumping up and down about how folks are posting full-length quotes (and no, I don't issue citations for same) because it ain't worth the effort to carp about something I can control .... [DELETE] Have a great day and DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TOMORROW!!!!!!!! Ron Torrella Assistant Piano Technician University of Michigan School of Music
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