Klarinet Archive - Posting 000107.txt from 1998/02

From: lanewhite@-----.com (Lane G White)
Subj: Re: Noblets
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:29:53 -0500

On Sun, 1 Feb 1998 22:18:16 -0600 (Central Standard Time) Jennifer Rose
McKenna <jrm0013@-----.edu> writes:
> I am very disappointed that my comment has sparked such a sore
>in the side of this
>list. Please keep in mind that I made no personal attacks at anyone on
>this list.

When you put your criticisms in absolute terms, which you did with that
crack about "no serious clarinetists...", you are bound to be questioned
about your authority to make such criticisms, which inevitably relates to
your playing ability and experience. And this is in follow-up to your
advice to a relative newcomer to take this major, well-respected,
established brand and cross it off the list, because you've had some bad
luck with them.

I saw no name-calling, no profanity, etc., at least not on the public
messages. Yes, there was some sharp criticism and some sarcasm. Ask
yourself how you would feel if you were an owner or manager at LeBlanc
and saw your product referred to as "a rip-off." I would be surprised if
you didn't take *that* personally.

You can take the following personally if you like: Grow Up. Don't make
bombastic statements based on limited experience, then start whining that
"everyone's entitled to their opinion" when you get a lot of opinions
about how much yours is worth. Or as we say in Alabama, don't dish it out
if you can't take it.

Gary

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