In a message dated 5/27/2007 9:52:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Mudharp@xxxxxxx writes:
But to
hold forth denigrating opinions of other players who don't prowl
outside of
blues on the diatonic can be construed as being elitist. Being
elite is
cool.
Being elitist isn't. IMO, of course.
Being elite can be ego-less. Much less abrasive in a chat format.
Being elitist is ego driven - "downgrading and dismissing others
somehow
elevates me" is the elitist's twisted fantasy - it only works in
their minds and
turns off so many others. It hurts rather than heals (as was stated in
another excellent post on what Zen should be).
The Iceman
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