VCO argument

[Andrew Schrock]

On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, Sean Costello wrote:
> Eric Barbour wrote:
> > Don't feel lonely---I've received similar treatment
> > from Paul Perry on Analogue Heaven. It seems that
> > both AH and DIY are overrun with a few infantile
> > egos. (in many cases, the SAME PEOPLE.)
> > PS: if any DIY users would like to see Mr. Perry's
> > verbal attack on my tube synth, and my response to him,
> > email to me directly.
> 
> Actually, I wouldn't. I left AH a long time ago because of this kind of
> stuff.  As far as I'm concerned, leave this kind of stuff on Analog
> Heaven. This is Synth-DIY, and whatever happens on Analog Heaven, or in
> private email, or in the privacy of your own home or bedroom, is really
> none of my business.  

Aye, seconded... AH is the ultimate in high-noise. I was on there for a
month or two before I realized I was getting 90-100 emails a day, 5 of
which would be of interest. While I can safely say I'm hardly the most
competent synth-DIY'er, it feels much closer to home. 

Beyond that, all I'll say about this subject is the relaying of private
email is sorta sketchy in my mind. 

> It's weird to see such a flamewar break out on this list - especially
> since the people involved are otherwise so amazingly competent. 

Well, people get occaisionally snippy defending their designs, and
sometimes a slip is made and bridges between analysis of somebody elses
design and insulting it. I can see why this happens, but there's no real
need for drawing general conclusions from peoples opinions on synth
construction. (unless they actually ARE a total idiot ;) 

later
Andrew

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