Just a question about Freedom of speech on this list

[Antares]

Exactly !

I have no comments.
Wisely put,
(but then you must be much much and much older than me Jim, how old wre you
? >> if I may ask?)

Antares






>In a message dated 4/16/1999 6:14:48 PM, you wrote:
>
><<Hi list,
> My only problem with freedom of speech on this list is that not all
>subscribers are Piano Technicians,>>
>
>Mike M.;
> The only "problem" with freedom of speech is that it 'is' free and as such 
>is open to abuse from all sides. Other than that there is  no "problem" with 
>freedom of speech. While a reasonable person will put reasonable limitations 
>on what they say, it is not reasonable to put limitations on what the 
>majority say because of one person or a few persons.  Talking about a piano, 
>or a PSO, should not involve anything but facts and opinion. That is all we 
>have anyway, isn't it? Personal attacks, an entirely different matter, by a 
>person, or persons, because of anothers conversational use of free speech is 
>objectionable to be sure but as long as it is allowed it will continue.
>
>  The use of PSO in the extant example is certainly justified as both 
>Kimball's LePetite and S&S grands are PSOs. So too are digital keyboards 
>PSOs, if they looked like amplifiers sales would drop off huh? :-)
>
>  When a group of professionals cannot jokingly discuss a bonafide subject on 
>a professional forum without being criticized, where is the "freedom of 
>speech"?
>
>   Pianotech was started 'by' and 'for' and "is maintained by" piano 
>technicians and as such should be about piano service/technicians not 
>"customers".  Pianotech is an open list where 'anyone' may subscribe, but is 
>primarily for technicians and PTG sponsors other sites more suitable to the 
>"customer" and their needs. I feel that all should be welcomed equally and 
>that all will benefit as they allow, for as we serve ourselves by gaining 
>knowledge we serve the "customer".
>
> Finally, while I agree that no unsupported accusations should be made about 
>a given brand of piano the same should be true of the technicians on the 
>list. Freedom of speech is, and must be, a collective thing and not a 
>privilege allowed a PC few to selectively employ as they see fit.
>Jim Bryant (FL)
>