Klarinet Archive - Posting 000719.txt from 1998/09

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Pitch standard confusion
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 1998 19:56:30 -0400

On Sun, 20 Sep 1998, Bill Hausmann wrote:
> Roger,
> When I said I am not convinced, that is EXACTLY what I meant, and nothing
> more. I suppose I could have said "yet," but I didn't think I would be so
> seriously misconstrued. Don't accuse me of being closed-minded just
> because I don't happen to agree with you. I know perfectly well that I
> don't know everything, but if you are so damned smart, then TEACH ME, don't
> CRITICIZE me.

No offense meant Bill, but I find you to be stubborn - proud to the point
of being unteachable. In the two years I have been on this listserv, when
I see you disagree with someone and they present an argument that is both
valid and extremely convincing, you usually respond with some kind of
validation of your own initial statement.

I don't think I'm so smart, but I recognize a valid argument when I see
one - and Dee's was just right on target - your's was conjecture. I
didn't ask you to agree with me........I think Dee was hoping you would
agree with her. I just observed that your pride does not allow you to.

I'm sorry you feel angry.....but I think I've seen enough here to know
that you will eventually get over it!

Roger Garrett
IWU

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