stretching tension

[Richard Moody]

When one writes to a technical magazine, there is no pay.  Its first
for dissemination of ideas and then recognition.    
Consider also that techincal magazines of  merit are  available
through major University Libraries.  Is this the case with PTJ ?  


You wrote
	"Piano technicians, like many
others, have little or no regard for copyright laws. I suspect that
making the Journal accessible on CD will simply exacerbate those
problems."

hmm  if you got paid, then they owe me two cents......

you wrote
	"The obvious solution for those wishing access to the information
published in the Journal on a continuing basis is to simply join
PTG."

When they offer the Journal on CD or ezine, I will consider.... 


Richard Nopolitesse Moody

		"Say all your well learned politesse or I'll lay your soul to
rest."  
			Rolling Stones "Beggers Banquet"

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From: Delwin D Fandrich <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: stretching tension
Date: Friday, September 19, 1997 10:32 AM

Richard Moody wrote:
> 
> ...not all on this most erudite (mis-use of the
> word perhaps) list subscribes to PTJ, and have a better excuse than
> me, like being in a part of the world where PTG doesn't exist, or
> English is a third or fourth language.
>   But I am happy to hear PTJ might be coming out on CD, at least
past
> issues so the rest of the world can catch up. (snide remark)  So
soon
> all of the references to the Journal can be accessed by all. (who
> care to)

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Richard,

I'm glad that you're glad the Journal might be coming out on CD. For
obvious reasons, as a sometime author and contributor to the Journal,
I
have more than mixed feelings about it. Piano technicians, like many
others, have little or no regard for copyright laws. I suspect that
making the Journal accessible on CD will simply exacerbate those
problems.

The obvious solution for those wishing access to the information
published in the Journal on a continuing basis is to simply join PTG.
It
comes every month. International memberships are accepted. I’m just
old-fashioned enough to believe that those wishing to benefit from a
service should be willing to help pay for it though I realize I’m
probably in a minority here. Some issues are better than others, but
there it is. That and most PTG Chapters have at least some kind of a
library with back issues available to members.

Regards,

Del

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