Re: [Harp-L] Subjective opinions

["Dave Murray" <dlmurray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ben, lil Buddha,

I certainly agree. I do try to keep my expressions of opinion polite and not mean spirited. In many cases the written word masks the attitude of a speaker. Some people are non-articulate, or just blunt, and don't have bad intentions. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Chris started the thing with his heretic-like opinion about PB. It was just an opinion. I think that people went a bit over the top in their replies to him, some apparently with bad intentions. In person he's a nice guy, very accommodating to have guest players up during his gigs, and goes out of his way to help the guest sound good. Contrary to his "samurai" post, I've never seen him try to cut anyone's head. His internet persona seems quite different from the man you get in person. 

Dave Murray


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Planet Harmonica 
  To: lil Buddha ; Dave Murray 
  Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 11:54 AM
  Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Subjective opinions


  Buddha said : 

  << The short version; express your opinion, just don't be mean.>>

  Great post, and worthy of your nickname !

  I have the utmost respect for those who don't think as I do, but I have decided some time back that that won't stop me from politely expressing my difference. Certainly, in the many harmonica reviews I post on my blog, the central part of my reviews are not whether I like it a record not (althuogh I've not shyed from expressing either like or dislike) but why I like it or not.

  I believe the richness of the argument is in understanding the drivers behind a divergent opinion. That's what, ultimately may make you reevaluate somthing under a different light...

  Ben FELTEN
  http://harmonica.typepad.com

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