[pianotech] Action removal

[PJR]

If we are not allowed to ask questions on this list that have been 
discussed before, it's going to become a very stilted and pedantic 
forum.  Remember if we don't like the question, we can always use the 
delete key.

Phil Ryan
Miami Beach


David Doremus wrote:
> Honestly, what bothers me about Matthews questions is that he 
> advertises himself thusly /"Matthew's vast knowledge of pianos comes 
> from his association with fine piano technicians and /_registered 
> piano technicians_/ from around the country" /while constantly asking 
> questions that show a serious lack of understanding of basic piano 
> service or even problem solving. The best thing is to find and work 
> with a mentor rather than use this list to do your work for you. We 
> all, me especially, ask fairly dumb questions all the time, but not 
> such a constant stream while claiming expertise we don't have. I'm 
> with Will on this one, and not meaning it at all to put down new 
> technicians, I am constantly reminded how little I know by people like 
> Terry Farrel and Ron N and Joe G.
>
> --Dave
>   New Orleans
>  ( not at all trying to be a list keeper, but in the market for a 
> flame suit :-} )
> /
> /
>
>
> Mark Dierauf wrote:
>> Thanks, Rob. Food for thought for the self-appointed keepers of the 
>> list!
>>
>> - Mark
>>
>> Rob McCall wrote:
>>> Speaking for all the lurkers and newbies out there...
>>>
>>> I for one, like to see Matthew ask questions. I have a whole litany 
>>> of simple questions myself. Some, I'm just too shy to ask. Other 
>>> questions Matthew (or others) asks before I do.
>>>
>>> When I signed up for the list, I don't remember seeing a checklist 
>>> of "too simple questions to ask" or a requirement that questions be 
>>> challenging enough to be posted on the list.  The list, at least how 
>>> I see it in my microcosm, is for EVERY piano technician out there, 
>>> whether they be newbies (I'll put myself down here), intermediate 
>>> (Matthew is probably in here), or the highly experienced (Ron N., 
>>> Joe Garret, David Anderson, come to mind).  I know there are many more.
>>>
>>> For the stuff that's too easy or uninteresting, or like in my case, 
>>> possibly way over your head, either get a computer for Ed's pet 
>>> canary, so that he can respond, or you can do what I do -- use my 
>>> very special key for those particular emails.  It's in the upper 
>>> right hand corner of my keyboard with a label that says "delete". :-)
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>>
>>> Rob McCall
>>> Murrieta, CA
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