[78-L] Washing records

[Michael Biel]

On Feb 13, 2010, at 9:19 PM, DRJAZZ78 at aol.com wrote:
>   
>> Is there anything that Barr isn't an expert in?
buster wrote:
> Yes:  everything that Biel knows.

I have just gone thru the postings of these two individuals for the past 
year and a half.  I had assumed that someone who calls himself Dr Jazz 
would have some knowledge to demonstrate.  But all of his postings, 
except for a few that have requested some specific records records for 
his collection -- not for research -- have been snide remarks like this 
about posters on the list.  No facts to add.  No information.  Just 
short negative statements of disdain about people on the list.  Buster 
is almost as negative, but has occasionally given some mac-based 
computer info and help.  A couple of links to articles, a couple of 
comments about the packing of records received, but no substantive facts 
or info or even some discussion about the contents of the records, 
rather than about the people posting on the list. 

While I am not shy of occasionally making a political or social comment, 
or contributing to a joke line, other than some gentle chiding of 
personal friends of mine on the list, I try to keep personalities out of 
this, maybe making some negative comments about a record but not about 
the person posting the info.  We all know that Steve has some quirks and 
I occasionally chide him about a fact or opinion, but he has a wide 
knowledge of the field that should be respected.  To those of you who 
don't know me personally I might occasionally see to be a little rough 
on incorrect facts, but it is the information that is important here. 
And I know I have provided a lot of information, and can back up all of 
my facts and opinions.  Same with many of the posters here such as the 
Davids, Cary, Doug, Geoffrey, Robert, Ron, Royal, Taylor, Martha, Donna, 
Don, Julian, Mike H. and Michael S., Han, Hans, Milan, Bjorn, Bertrand, 
Kristjan, Ate, Martin, Jack, Jeff, Bill, Al, Tim, Kurt, and so many many 
more. 

I've often said that this list is like a daily ARSC conference bull 
session where info is traded till 3 am.  The internet is a little 
different than those face-to-face discussions, and one of the 
unfortunate differences is the addition of the snide personal remark 
made at a distance and under the cloak of anonymity.  You all know who I 
am and my background.  I likewise know almost all of the posters here 
either personally or by reputation.  We welcome others into our 78-L 
family and hope that they have some info to present or questions we can 
answer.  Lurkers are also welcome to eavesdrop, and especially to 
learn.  A lot of important facts and information have been traded here, 
along with some of the worst puns that have ever existed.    But what is 
not appreciated is someone dipping in to do nothing more than make snide 
remarks about the people on the list, especially when they hide behind 
some cutesypie nickname.  In keeping with the model I mentioned, a 
face-to-face ARSC or other collectors meet bullsession, it is time to 
end the snide personal remarks that would not be acceptable in a 
personal face-to-face group.        
I hope on this Valentines Day we can resolve to cool the anti-love that 
has invaded this list.  Make sure you have something positive to add, 
especially information.

Mike Biel  mbiel at mbiel.com