Sadly this is often true. The topics that seem to get the biggest rise out of people are those that question basic assumptions. Disrupting and questioning the foundations of belief is disquieting but it's the best way to a better understanding of the nature of the beast. Let's face it, the world of piano technology is replete with myths and incorrect assumptions about cause and effect. I plead guilty to having harbored some of them myself. Many of those types of discussions have taken place here on the list and sometimes gotten a bit heated but all to the good if one is interested in paying attention to content over style. So when questioning those assumptions I accept some angst as part of the process of rational inquiry. If someone is going to undermine the foundation of my beliefs then they will have to provide rational evidence. I don't think we should be afraid of that type of demand or dialogue but rather embrace the opportunity. If you can't stand the heat... David Love www.davidlovepianos.com This same lecture is delivered by a non-participant at the end of most all extended list discussions that have fallen apart as a result of participants ignoring basic questions and dodging the discussion of them. It's another indication to me that the non participants aren't, to a disturbing degree, understanding the points the participants are trying to make. As long as there are still a few people willing to engage in rational discussion about this stuff, it's not entirely a lost cause - I hope. Ron N
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