Front lid extended during performance

[Ron Nossaman]

> I’m not sure why this is such a big deal.  

Me either, for the reasons you state. Where I've never seen or 
even heard the dreaded rumors of lid hinges being damaged by 
this, It's odd that no one has mentioned the very real warping 
of the lid caused by leaving it on the prop for an extended 
time. I've seen lids that literally wouldn't close under their 
own weight, with the warp holding the treble front above the 
rim, bouncing like a bobble head dashboard ornament. From 
available evidence in lid warpage, lid bottom finish, and prop 
and rim damage, a much better case can be made against 
propping a lid at all.
Ron N