Fwd: [Harp-L] Banned from Slidemeister

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Lots of Harp-L folks use a little self promotion once in a while....players, inventors, retailer/ customizer's.
As long as it's educational and not prevalent its a good thing.
We are not talking about Burma-Shave, Snow Tires or Viagra 

Mike Wilbur


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Eric Nielsen <ericbarnak@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: December 9, 2014 at 12:17:34 PM EST
> Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Banned from Slidemeister
> 
> That's awful. If talk about harmonica innovation and commerce is
> restricted, we all lose out. I love to hear about Brendan's innovations and
> appreciate his generosity in sharing knowledge.
> 
> I have listed items for sale on harp-l, and I believe it was for the
> benefit of the harmonica community. A while back, I informed people that I
> had a Blues Tools harmonica rack for sale. I got a very good price for
> it, and the buyer informed me that he was very grateful to get it because
> his old one was wearing out. Other harp-lers list their instruments and
> gear here, and I believe the buyers are happy to get first pick at them.
> Mr. Power's innovations are cutting edge. Thank you for keeping us
> informed. I love this forum, and I hope we never are subjected to
> Slidemeister's form of tyranny.
> 
> Eric
> 
> On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> 
>> I'm astonished that anyone would ban Brendan Power from any forum remotely
>> connected to the harmonica, but I suppose that anything can happen.
>> 
>> It should be obvious to all involved that this ban represents a
>> significant loss for the members of Slidemeister.  If you ban someone like
>> Brendan, who is obviously one of the most (if not THE most) skilled and
>> innovative harmonica players and builders in the world, ever, you're simply
>> downgrading the level of conversation on the forum.  Ultimately, you're
>> inviting members of the forum to depart for places where the world's best
>> can speak freely.
>> 
>> Not good for anyone, I'm sure. I'm equally sure that removing the ban is
>> the best thing for all concerned.  And no, seeking $600 from Brendan for a
>> banner etc. is not a good alternative.  That's $600 that could be spent on
>> further development of our favorite instrument.
>> 
>> Regards, Richard Hunter
>> 
>>