Re: The unkindest cut of all?

["Bruce A. Wahler" <bwahler@tiac.net>]

Andrea wrote:
> 
> But...If you expect me to kick back and watch in idle as some of these 
> "players" chop away an instrument that is no longer being produced 
> "the same way" (I'll never buy the new ones), you're nuts.
> 
> I flame irresponsible choppers\weenies.  Go buy a Voce or something.
> Don't give me the everyones got a right crap - because its true.  I 
> also have a right to voice my own opinions.
> 
> Save the originals - intact!   PLEASE!

Your point is well taken; your methods, however, are questionable.  You 
have just demonstrated that you are capable of providing a thoughtful 
argument as to why most Hammonds should not be chopped.  In your EARLIER 
post, all you really proved was that you are capable and willing to call 
people names.

When you -- or anyone else -- flames someone, you deflect discussions 
from the real issue(s) to personal defense.  It's plain old human nature 
rearing its ugly head.

To reword your original argument:

> > You are chopping your C-3?  You're a schmuck.  Go buy a Voce or 
> > something.

"You are chopping your C-3?  Why would you do that, when there's so few 
of them left?  Once yours is gone, there's no way to replace it.  The 
'new' Hammonds aren't even close to the originals!  Have you considered 
a Voce or something?  The sound is pretty close, and if you get a good 
enough keyboard controller, it'll do fine for what you're looking to 
do.  Plus, it's light -- which is what I think you're REALLY after."

See the difference?  Yeah, it takes more thought and effort, but it 
stays focused on what's REALLY bothering you, not on whether the poster 
is -- or is not -- a "schmuck", which is immaterial in the long run.

One of the great things about the Hammond ML is the lack of irrational 
arguments and name calling.  Let's all try to keep it that way!

-BW