No sig. file-(LIST-Please Read-a little long-sorry)

[Jim Kinnear]

Hear hear, well said Kristin.
 I also have learned lots from this list, and occasionally have 
shared a bit of my experience, though I'm sure it pales in comparison to
some of our well spoken, learned collegues.
I am disheartened by news groups generally, since no matter what topic one
explores, 
and there are many potentially fascinationg ones out there, 
there seems to be an inundation of xxx-type postings. 
To each their own, and I'm not in favour of censorship, however,
I am very appreciative of the knowledge and opinions thatcirculate via this
particular list.
It would be helpful if there were general protocol notices from time to
time. 
For instance, why the prohibition on 'attachments' with a posting?? I found
Paul's checklist very helpful, but I may not have gone looking
specifically. . . .



Jim Kinnear
The PianoGuy,
jkinnear@pianoguy.com
Celibacy is its own Punishment

> From: Kristin Torres <tunapiana@adisfwb.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: WAS: Re: No sig. file-(LIST-Please Read-a little long-sorry)
> Date: Thursday, October 23, 1997 12:46 AM
> 
> Dear List:
> 
> I was a new subscriber to this list when another certain technician left
> after responding (flaming with fowl language) to certain individuals on
this
> list regarding this very same subject-signing our posts.
> 
> Now I have been a subscriber to this list for a few months now and, yes,
I
> sign my posts. However, if there are certain requirements or "rules"
> regarding this list-why not just post them? Why not send a "welcome"
letter
> with all the "regulations" and "protocol" we are to follow at the time of
> subscription so there can be no questions as to how we are to conduct
> ourselves.
> 
> Speaking for myself, I have always signed my posts. However, just because
> someone does sign their posts doesn't guarantee they know a hill of beans
> about pianos. It is the content of the posts, is it not.  We all can
learn
> from each other, can't we?
> 
> I must admit that although I have been a tech for about 25 years I can
say
> I have learned a great deal just by reading the posts on this list,  and
I
> hope that I have contributed some as well,  as these are supposed to be
the
> reasons for signing on the list.
> 
> My concern is that some "newbies" to the list (and the "net" in general)
> might just feel alienated by the more experienced techs as well as the
ones
> who are bringing up the negative experiences of the past...
> 
> Suggestion: When someone signs on this list why not just welcome them,
> explain the way the list works and move on...more than enough said. JMHO 
I
> know I have said more than enough, but I feel no one has said it
> yet...Thanks for reading.   :-)
> 
> Sincerely
> Greg Torres
> Tunapiana@adisfwb.com
> Tunapiana@aol.com
> 
>