Honestly, what bothers me about Matthews questions is that he advertises himself thusly /"Matthew's vast knowledge of pianos comes from his association with fine piano technicians and /_registered piano technicians_/ from around the country" /while constantly asking questions that show a serious lack of understanding of basic piano service or even problem solving. The best thing is to find and work with a mentor rather than use this list to do your work for you. We all, me especially, ask fairly dumb questions all the time, but not such a constant stream while claiming expertise we don't have. I'm with Will on this one, and not meaning it at all to put down new technicians, I am constantly reminded how little I know by people like Terry Farrel and Ron N and Joe G. --Dave New Orleans ( not at all trying to be a list keeper, but in the market for a flame suit :-} ) / / Mark Dierauf wrote: > Thanks, Rob. Food for thought for the self-appointed keepers of the list! > > - Mark > > Rob McCall wrote: >> Speaking for all the lurkers and newbies out there... >> >> I for one, like to see Matthew ask questions. I have a whole litany >> of simple questions myself. Some, I'm just too shy to ask. Other >> questions Matthew (or others) asks before I do. >> >> When I signed up for the list, I don't remember seeing a checklist of >> "too simple questions to ask" or a requirement that questions be >> challenging enough to be posted on the list. The list, at least how >> I see it in my microcosm, is for EVERY piano technician out there, >> whether they be newbies (I'll put myself down here), intermediate >> (Matthew is probably in here), or the highly experienced (Ron N., Joe >> Garret, David Anderson, come to mind). I know there are many more. >> >> For the stuff that's too easy or uninteresting, or like in my case, >> possibly way over your head, either get a computer for Ed's pet >> canary, so that he can respond, or you can do what I do -- use my >> very special key for those particular emails. It's in the upper >> right hand corner of my keyboard with a label that says "delete". :-) >> >> Respectfully, >> >> Rob McCall >> Murrieta, CA >
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