Apology

[Will Truitt]

Hello David:

 

Thank you for the quality of your thoughtful response.  It elevates this
discourse - something we all should aspire to with our remarks.

 

Will Truitt

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Skolnik
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 11:03 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: RE: Apology

 

Will etc.

To say that your observations are measured leaves a range of possible
interpretations, (though, in this case, I mean it quite positively).  Such
is the case with the way that Marshall presented his original, fateful
recommend.  Hey everyone,Check out the video clip.  It's important that we
know about this sort of thing.  Marshall.   Taken at face, and apart from
the issue of promoting  ANY political discourse here, a closer (not too
close) reading reveals no evidence as to whether he means that we should
know something about Obama that we might have been previously unaware of, or
that there are websites, like the one linked, that we should be aware of.
He provides no clue to his own opinion.  How enigmatic!  One could argue,
successfully, I suspect, that the projected absence of an opinion is simple
sophistry or intentional obfuscation.

There are protocols that have evolved over the years that have allowed this
list to retain its primary focus while still creating a genuine organic
community, allowing people to be themselves, to an extent. It is, of course,
a delicate construct.  We choose to withhold parts of ourselves that might
otherwise compromise our ability to engage in our focused discourse.
Benevolent disingenuity?  This doesn't mean that we might not ultimately
feel  disappointed, once our interactions move beyond the 'avatars' we
present here.  There are many more interesting (to me) issues provoked by
this episode than the one of free speech, or whether Marshall is an
idiot...I wouldn't say so, judging from the general tone of most of his
posts, which, as 'Marshall Gisondi' and variants of 'pianotune5', are more
abundant than might be expected by his statement:



now you guys owe me an apology, always out of line on the list?  hmm I
rarely write on here. 


Speaking of protocol, I do appreciate the fact that he was finally willing
to use his last name.  It does make a difference.

You must acknowledge that, once having successfully created such a
community, the impulse to share more of ourselves is, at times, difficult to
ignore.  And isn't there something, even a little bit curious about the
successful purging of any reaction to the world at large - Myanmar and
China, for example? Even helplessness would at least acknowledge the
enormity of suffering taking place?  I think it's sometimes possible to get
too comfortable with our ways.

Will, I don't agree with Tom Sivak that you missed the point, nor do I
believe, as I started to say, that Free Speech is the main issue. I'm much
more fascinated by the personal process of accommodation whereby we allow
ourselves reasoned intercourse on selected topics  while knowing of or at
least suspecting the existence of fundamental differences.  Just how
distorted a human being would one have to be, in our own eyes, before it
impinged upon our ability to interact constructively or to accept otherwise
sound advice?  Would I accept voicing tips from Charles Manson if he were a
tuner?  Asked rhetorically.  

Marshall's error was in posting the link, or posting without clearly
indicating OT, or, ironically, in NOT expressing an opinion.  Your own post
reminded me of a recent conversation I had with a client regarding the
distinction between a republic and a democracy, and which most accurately
defines our own system of government.  Not a conversation for here, but
worth inquiry on one's own time.  

Have a safe holiday and, in the spirit of blatant plagerism:
Cheers

David Skolnik  RPT
Hastings on Hudson, NY
Thanks to Bill Shull for excellent Early Steinway class.



 

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