[Harp-L] Re: Private lives, off topic, off limits

["Bill Otten" <harpman54@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Quoting   "The private lives of various minor harmonica celebrities do not fall under
topical guideline of "all things harmonica". 

While I 'think' I understand the intent of the message, there seems to be a contradiction 
here. How can commentary or inquiry on a harmonica player NOT fall under the
"all things harmonica" guideline? 

Second, the term "minor" when applied to a particular harmonica celebrity is confusing. 
To some, a particular player may have "minor" appeal, or "minor" celebrity status, to many others
that player may fall well within "major" celebrity status. Who decides and what criteria are applied? 
It is of some importance, particularly if some 'guideline' is being applied based upon an arbitrary
judgement of a players celebrity. 

Was Little Walter a minor celebrity or major and should we refrain from discussion of the factors
that ultimately led to his demise? Should we avoid discussion of William Clarke, Paul Butterfield or 
Gary Primich for any particular reason? Just asking....


Bill Otten