[pianotech] Blatant Commercialization (was Re: wurzen front punching felt)

[Mike Morvan]

List,
    Even if Jurgen was not a wonderful person, excellent technician and 
resource for the trade, those comments were not warranted, were cruel and 
unprofessional.  The "Blatant Commercialization" is vital to this list. A 
lot of people do it, and technicians who are dedicated to themselves, the 
trade and their clients rely on it to keep up to date on new products, 
procedures and services. That's what these forums are all about. We all have 
feelings and opinions about many aspects of our profession, but apparently 
all of us are not able to contain them or express them diplomatically.
    By the way have I mentioned that we are making custom buttons, 
soundboard and rib cauls on our CNC Machine for the trade. Ooops I hope that 
was not to Blatant. Mike

Blackstone Valley piano
Michael A. Morvan
76 Sutton Street
Uxbridge, Ma 01569
(508) 278-9762
www.pianoandorgankeys.com
www.thepianorebuilders.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Dorr" <a440 at bresnan.net>
To: "piano tech list" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 9:33 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Blatant Commercialization (was Re: wurzen front 
punching felt)


> Pianotek2000 at aol.com wrote:
> The list shouldn't be used for this kind of blatant commercialization. 
> Run an
> ad, Jurgen, and quit using the list to sell your products.  You're a 
> nothing
> in this industry.
> John
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> I totally disagree with you, John.  I've found Jurgen's posts to be very 
> informative and remarkably free of "blatant" self-promotion.  I also think 
> he's a significant "SOMETHING" in this industry.  He's always struck me as 
> an important supplier who is conscientious about providing worthwhile 
> tools and supplies unavailable elsewhere.  AND he's a heckuva nice guy.
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> Same goes for Joe Goss, before you single him out.  Joe also posts 
> pertinent replies to technical questions and indicates which of his 
> products might be appropriate in those contexts.
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> This is an ideal forum to present products as long as it's done in context 
> and without hyperbole.  We may or may not see an ad, but if we're 
> following a thread on the list, then appropriate tool, parts and supplier 
> references are more than welcome by myself and, dare I say, most readers.
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> Carry on Joe and Jurgen!
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> John Dorr
> Helena, MT
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