Respect

[dunlustin]

More than a decade ago, this forum almost disappeared because of the inability to accept that views of others might be relevant.
Since then it has been re-invented (thanks in large part to Knobby), grown and become truly international. There are members from across the globe.

I try to remember that the more I learn, the greater the chance that I'm mistaken.

Conclusion: Courtesy always

And as the man who installed our heating says: "Every day is a school day."

 

[losthobos]

WORD....
There's a big difference between being right and being righteous
And I'm fully aware that my flippant humour can be mistaken for disrespect...but I can't help myself sometimes...my own worst enemy...

 

[dunlustin]

lhs
I agree, it's a good idea to be careful
but
I've checked: 'respectful' was never another word for 'snivelling.'

 

[Dingo40]

Courtesy always

 

[Tom]

As long as people treat each other with respect I’m happy. And I’m glad to see irreverent and silly arguments and discussion. We need both Jaime and Lost. Heck, I have been threatened to be kicked off by the best and yet I persist…..

 

[Giovanni]

As long as people treat each other with respect I’m happy. And I’m glad to see irreverent and silly arguments and discussion. We need both Jaime and Lost. Heck, I have been threatened to be kicked off by the best and yet I persist…..

My old boss use to say. You get more with sugar than vinegar when dealing with people........it still holds true

 

[Thomas N]

It's a very well-run forum with extremely helpful folks. The disagreements I've seen are mild at best, and almost universally civil.

I've learned an unquantifiable amount about the accordion, repairs, playing gigs, etc. There are forum members like Jim, Jerry, Paul and Ventura that will literally put in unlimited amounts of time to answer questions in detail about very specialized queries.

It's a pleasure to be here.

 

[JerryPH]

Wow, high praise… in my case not sure it’s deserved, but thanks Thomas.

I came here and early on I may have developed a bit of a chip on the shoulder, but I like to think that I have “matured” a bit over the years. Today, if someone wants to believe what they want and in my heart of hearts I know they are off, I put the idea on the table and if they don’t catch the hint, it’s not my job to convince.

Besides, most of what I share is not so much facts but opinion anyway.
It was this forum that brought the accordion back in to my life, and it has been a really nice 8 years!

 

[murathan]

Forums are about getting different ideas and learning new things in nature. Everyone of us must accept that here.

 

[saundersbp]

"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear"

George Orwell

 

[Ffingers]

"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear"

George Orwell

It is also the most sincere friend who will honestly tell you what you may not wish to hear.

 

[Pipemajor]

You get more with sugar than vinegar when dealing with people

Whisky works for me. Just sayin'