[pianotech] "...worthless"???

[Joseph Garrett]

David,
Your points are well taken and accepted.<G> Please fill me in on the
"evolution" of this particular "list", as I'm totally in the dark as to
it's instigator/developer/maintainer, lo these many years. At one time, I
thought it was Newton Hunt who did it. Now, I,m unsure. Nonetheless, any
and all who abide and submit here, are equal in my eyes.(but, how much do I
count?<G>) As for others, (mostly hierarchy, imo), there seems to be much
that they unduely take credit for. My take on it: If it ain't
busted...leave it alone!!
I'm done.
Joe


> [Original Message]
> From: David Skolnik <davidskolnik at optonline.net>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 1/6/2012 5:22:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] "...worthless"???
>
> Joe -
> Sorry to take issue.  I'm beginning to feel like that guy who said
> >And I'm getting very tired of repeating that ...
>
> except I'm not really that tired, yet.   But I will make two points:
> 1) You are saying that, not just Duaine, but any list 
> subscriber/contributor, no matter how long they may have been a part 
> of the list community (even pre-dating PTG's hosting) would not have 
> the right to express a point of view as to how the list is being 
> handled?  Is there some written policy statement that formalizes 
> PTG's 'ownership' of the pianotech list, at the time that hosting 
> began?  I keep on saying, but it seems to be ignored:  It's just a 
> coincidence that the administrators of pianotech at ptg.org are Guild 
> officials.  It's NOT a PTG thang, per se.
>
> 2) You said:
> >if you want the "powers that
> >be" to take you seriously, (or even acknowledge you), you might consider
> >becoming a member.
>
> Well, sir.  I can't say as I see that a makin much difference, so far.
>
> Any day...
>
> David Skolnik RPT
> Hastings on Hudson, NY
>
>
>
>
> At 06:55 PM 1/6/2012, you wrote:
> >Duaine,
> >Yousaid:
> >"Subject: [pianotech] Non-PTG members on this list are worthless (was
> >Re: mailman list - explanation of HL messages)
> >Message-ID: <4F071530.8040302 at att.net>
> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> >
> >SO then, what you are saying is that all NON-MEMBERS of PTG - ARE
WORTHLESS
> >???"
> >
> >Duaine,
> >I said no such thing. I merely suggested, that if you want the "powers
that
> >be" to take you seriously, (or even acknowledge you), you might consider
> >becoming a member. There are many "non-members" in our field that are
truly
> >outstanding techs. They are not members by choice and with their own
valid
> >reasons. This forum is for everyone. However, when it comes to the
> >administration of it, THAT is solely a PTG thang. I paid my dues and
> >therefore that gives me the right to take those "ptbs" to task if I so
> >choose..<G>
> >Just my take on it.
> >Joe
> >
> >
> >Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> >Captain of the Tool Police
> >Squares R I
>