[pianotech] Say goodbyebye folks

[johnparham at piano88.com]

Thanks, Joe...no offense taken.
-John Parham

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Say goodbyebye folks
> From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
> Date: Mon, February 25, 2013 2:13 pm
> To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org>
>
>
> John Formsma said:
> "I'd like to ask what seems an obvious question.
>
> Why can't some of us chip in a few bucks and buy Pianotech from PTG
> (assuming they own it). Operating costs can't be all that much annually."
>
> Hmmm? This is from one of our esteemed PTJ Editors. I would think, since
> many "articles" and such have been gleaned from this forum, the PTJ Staff
> would have some knowledge about the running of the system and it's overall
> value. That seems to be NOT the case. Sigh! What a Giant Cluster&^%$! I
> really would like to know how so much stupidity got to be so powerful
> within our Organization?!! John, not aimed at you or the PTJ staff! You
> guys/gals do a marvelous job in a difficult situation, imo. We do have a
> World Class Publication. Now, if we could just continue with our World
> Class, (albeit antiquated), Piano Discussion Platform!????!!!
> BTW, much thanks for those who have chimed in to bolster the argument for
> keeping this forum. There's got to be some way to keep it. I will repeat
> myself in hopes that someone who knows will respond....I suspect that the
> money spent for HL could be diverted to the hiring of a knowledgable 'puter
> type or two and still have money left for a few scotches at the end of the
> Bookkeeping day.<G> That just seems to be the only answer to this dilemma.
> This forum is beneficial to the entire Piano Industry, not just PTG! We are
> seeing the forthcoming end to it, (Pianos)if we continue down this stupid
> path! I don't see the need to "..chip in a few bucks.." when I already pay
> way too damned much for this. (Don't get me started on the "Dues"
> situaition.<G>) We should be able to make it work if we can get some
> leadership in place. (Strange how none of our elected people have said a
> damned word, don'tcha think?)
> Disgruntled and Disrespectfully yours,
> Joe
>
>
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
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