<html> <body> <x-tab>        </x-tab>While I have tried to resist posting on this subject I'd just like to say I wouldn't want to see you leave. I'd prefer to see a post from you at least stating the reason for not using your real name though. I can't envision what harm a stated reason would cause. Are you in the witness protection program or something? The reason I'd like to see a name is the same reason I don't mind seeing OT posts. I view this list as a group of personalities with a  common interest. Sometimes we clash sometimes we agree. There are things in this world that affect us all and since we have a common interest we can share our views from the point of view of a common bond. That makes it a little more personal, thus the desire to see one's name attached. I respect your "right" to not use your name. I just wish I knew the "reason" for it. Greg Newell P.S. I'm sorry that you are getting so much bad "press" for this when you didn't start it. I wish the same as above from the other individual who chooses to remain un-named. At 08:21 AM 6/6/2004, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">In a message dated 6/6/04 3:40:15 AM, acaught@bigpond.net.au writes: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">The use of PTG as a non de pl= ume appears as an insult to those that also respect what it stands for so to<a href="mailto:Pianotunaguy@aol.com"> Pianotunaguy@aol.com</a> why not use a different name just out of respect for your peers.</blockquote> I never intended any disrespect.  The PTG (Piano Technician's Guild, that is...) has been a positive influence on my career, life, etc.  I came up with the name first, and then realized the initials spelled PTG!  Just seemed like a happy coincidence.  I like the irreverence of the name; it bespeaks an informality which is who I really am: just a Piano Tuna Guy </blockquote> <x-sigsep></x-sigsep> Greg Newell Greg's piano Forté <a href="mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net"= eudora="autourl">mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net</a></body> </html>