Klarinet Archive - Posting 000010.txt from 1998/12

From: "Christina K. Loy" <secondtimearound@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Absolutes
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 10:58:46 -0500

Dear Ed:

Can you tell me more about this book? I am very interested in it. What does it
cover? I have sooooooooo much to learn. Right now I feel like a sponge! I wish I
had had this energy and desire for learning when I was younger ;-)

Thank you!
Christina

Ed Wojtowicz wrote:

> It is a shame that at times we have people on the list who cannot agree to
> disagree, or more appropriately, cannot be open minded enough to listen to
> other viewpoints. Some on the list are more interested in beating their
> opinions into others or proving superiority than learning from intelligent
> discussion. It has been disappointing to see that Jonathan and others have left
> the list because of the lack of courtesy displayed by some participants. It is
> our loss, and I for one miss Jonathan's input and the intelligent exchange of
> ideas.
>
> I am reminded of a former teacher who once told me that studying with someone
> is like being a burglar: you take what you want and leave behind what you don't
> want. The same idea might be used here.
>
> It must be tough for some to be right ALL of the time. -They have to tolerate
> the rest of us! ; )
>
> Ed
>
> p.s. To anyone who has not seen it- read Tony Pay's chapter in the Cambridge
> Companion to the Clarinet (Colin Lawson). I bought the book last week. The
> chapter is very illuminating. Excellent!
>
> Mark Charette wrote:
>
> > >No, it just wasn't worth while talking to an idiot any longer.
> >
> > Tony,
> > The exact same problem with Roger has surfaced in the past - he & Jonathan
> > Cohler had at it. Jonathan's a physicist, and was trying to explain
> > acoustics to Roger. Roger had no clue, argued nits, and finally Jonathan
> > just left the list - no one needs that kind of abuse when the points are
> > argued well or there's factual evidence to back up claims.
> >
>
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