why I don't post

[Paul McCloud]

Hi:
	Contrary to what you might think, there are many of us (most) who will be
more than happy to answer any piano-related question you may have.  
	There are different repair procedures which have evolved over time for a
particular malady.  It's amazing to discover that, even for simple repairs,
many different techniques exist.  That's the advantage of this list. Even
for replacing elbows in a spinet, many different tricks have been posted
here.  We have input from some of the finest technicians on this list, some
of whom are piano designers, engineers, and rebuilders with decades of
experience to draw from.  
	It is natural for those technicians who are successful at the trade to
evolve vastly different views regarding their particular methods of repair.
A particular technician may have doing a repair for many years, and find
that it works for him/her.  He may have developed a theory of why this
method works, and be convinced that this method is better than all others
because he has "understood" the underlying cause of the problem.  Another
technician may have evolved a different understanding, and be convinced
otherwise.  Even though they may disagree with each other regarding a
particular method or theory, we can all learn something from the debate.  
	What is unfortunate is that too often the debate becomes personal, and an
argument ensues.  The egos get involved and it starts to get ugly.  What to
do?  Somehow, the computer seems to depersonalize the other party.  I doubt
that such heated arguments would take place if we all sat around a big
table face to face.  
	If you have anything you'd like to inquire about, don't be shy.  Ask!  You
just might find there's a LOT that can be gained by tapping into this great
resource.  
	By the way, what's your name?

Paul McCloud
San Diego, CA




> [Original Message]
> From: <buckscott at juno.com>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 09/27/2007 10:18:00 PM
> Subject: why I don't post
>
> Hello all-
>
> I just want an answer to my question, not the question some of you think
> I should be asking.  
>
> No one should have to develop thick skin to participate in a civil
> conversation.  
>
> SK