RPT, was THE best RPT.....

[David Ilvedson]

Well said...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, California



----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Ric Brekne" <ricbrek at broadpark.no>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 6/16/2006 6:03:15 AM
Subject: RPT, was THE best RPT.....



>Hmmm  My my my the atti-dudes we have out there.  (no offence meant to anyone).  
>The thread started off on a quite different platform then it seems to be standing on now 
>for sure.  This line, and Joes that seemed to provoke the series of replies that flurried 
>after prompt a comment from yours truly... which follows:

>Joe... The primary reason for taking the RPT exams has nothing to do with respect from 
>RPT's.  Given the type of organization / association we have such <<respect>> would 
>be from a practical stanpoint at least meaningless at its very best.  I mean who cares 
>???... as several of the posts have reflected....   No no nononononononono no....  The 
>tests are simply a gauge by which to measure yourself, and first and formost a learning 
>experience.  From that perspective I encourage one and all to take them and go 
>through the experience.   Much like attending a convention class really in most regards.  
>Never could see a good reason not to take the tests myself.

>As far as Terrys comments below  seems to point in the direction of  accusing the PTG 
>to be primarilly a self serving group of  ..... well something less then flattering.  Not 
>wanting to prematurly conclude this interpretation is correct or not... just let me say that 
>while the PTG certainly has its share of world champ types like the origional post alluded 
>to.... it is an organization that is quite obviously dedicated to furthering the best of 
>pianotechnical knowledge from as an idealistic as humanly possible in a capitilistic world 
>as is possible.  When I think of the untold hours and efforts given freely to sustain the 
>organization and all its activities... then the amounts of monies that necessarilly are 
>involved become miniscule indeed.  So IF the post below was meant as a slur against 
>the PTG's motives.... then I think those thinking along those lines should take at least 
>several steps back and think agin....

>Just my 2 kroner.
>RicB

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>And let's not forget that without  rpt tests, conventions, ptg dues, ptj and 
>so on, the PTG is out of business! They actively PROMOTE the tests and 
>everything else that brings in the revenue to keep them in business...or is 
>it non-profit? I forget. :)

>Terry Peterson