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CnMcDo@aol.com wrote:<BR>
>In a message dated 9/20/2002 10:13:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, <BR>
>music.maker@gte.net writes:<BR>
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>> I have to say that this recent rant and especially the uber-DIY stuff does<BR>
>> not induce me to start a MOTM system any time soon. Maybe it's good stuff.<BR>
>> Perhaps it's even the best... Or maybe it's "uber-kill".<BR>
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>Why so offended? And why the attempt to scare a very knowlegdable person off <BR>
>the list? I found Paul's UberDIY post not only entertaining, but also <BR>
>informative! If I had the cash I'd buy a MOTM system right now! Can you loan <BR>
>me some? Laugh!<BR>
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Offended? Not. I simply have a different point of view. There are simply times<BR>
when "good enough" is, in fact, good enough. I prefer to spend my limited time<BR>
and money where it is truly needed and take shortcuts or cutrate methods where<BR>
the result won't be significantly or noticably degraded. If I applied "Uber-kill"<BR>
to all of my projects, I'd have a VCO.<BR>
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However, I think you make the point quite clearly for many of <BR>
us here as well in "If I had the cash I'd buy a MOTM..."<BR>
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You're only proving the Uber-DIY point! And missing it at the same time! Should opinions on a method of Synth DIY be attacked because they may cost a bit more than your "good enough" solution? I'd rather have all the options thank you. Manufacturers who are kind enough to contribute are full of knowledge, but unfortunately are also an easy target for cheap shots. I'd appreciate it if you and other would try not to alienate them. Should opinions on a particular method of design be attacked because in someone's experience it is a fact? I personally appreciate information regardless of how it's delivered thank you. <BR>
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The impression somehow prevails that the true believer, particularly the religious individual, is a humble person. The truth is that the surrendering and humbling of the self breeds pride and arrogance. <BR>
- <A HREF="http://www.freedomsnest.com/fn/hoffer.html">Eric Hoffer</A><BR>
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