[pianotech] old list/new site

[David Love]

Last September I went to Italy to lecture at the AIARP convention.  I've
written a synopsis about it which may appear in a future journal to be
decided.  I wanted to comment that when I was there I was surprised to hear
about how many Italian technicians read the list as a source of information
which is otherwise not readily available to them for various reasons which I
won't go into now.  I think of people like John Delacour, with whom I've
sometimes disagreed, but who in the past has added an interesting line of
discussion and knowledge on various topics.  Or people like Ron Overs, Andre
Oorebeek and others who will have a much more difficult time both reading
and participating in the list should it switch exclusively to the new format
and others of whom we will likely never know.  I'm disappointed by that and
I think there is some shortsightedness in terms of the overall impact of the
list serve and the format which provides ease of accessibility to a
worldwide audience.  While certainly not the only source of information and
knowledge it does, in my view, function to move the trade forward in its own
way.  

 

Recently I finished reading the biography of Steve Jobs and one couldn't
help but be impressed with his consistency and single minded vision to
friendly user interface and ease of accessibility.  I don't have to think
too hard about what he would say about the new format and, honestly, I would
have to concur.   If it takes more than two clicks it's.well I don't need to
substitute his colorful language here but I think you get the point.  

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Floyd Gadd
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 7:32 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] old list/new site

 

Thanks Ed,

 

I am a PTG member, I do read both lists, but the new one less often,
primarily because I find the degree of latency in navigating through the new
site frustrating.  I've always assumed that participation was open to
non-PTG members, until I decided to see what would happen if I approached
the site as if I were not a member.  I ended up at the "Join the PTG
community" page, it was not completely clear to me, from the content of the
page, that this was not the beginning of an application process for
associate membership.  Thus my question below.

 

Floyd

 

Quote:

Dear Floyd, Non-members may participate in the new Web Site, as was
mentioned on this list very recently. Check the archives for instructions.
You will find many excellent piano technicians participating in the new
communications technology. Phil Bondi has just posted a very candid report
about his experiences at the HL users conference, worth reading if you want
to learn about where the site development is going. When I first read the
pianotech list, I had to go to the library and have the librarian log me on.
I did not know how to use email. I learned, and am now learning to use the
new media site. I find it faster to read than this list. I recommend
learning. Please sign on. Best, Ed Sutton -----Original Message----- >From:
Floyd Gadd  >Sent: Dec 14, 2011 2:04 AM >To: pianotech at ptg.org >Subject:
Re: [pianotech] old list > >I too prefer the old list. I read it via the
archives, and it is much faster to access. I agree that is it is less
fragmented. Can non-PTG members participate in the new list, or only read
it? I appreciate the breadth of the user base on this list. >Floyd Gadd
>Manitoba Chapter 

 

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