"Arch" wrote in message
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I have read many posts here that deal with a woodturning subject with
more clarity, information, innovation and general helpfulness than many
articles published in woodturning magazines or presented as demos at
symposia, and that without any pictures here. I have seen photos of
turned objects on your websites that rival or exceed the work of
"experts" pictured in magazines or presented at meetings. The work, not
the experts.


Somehow, our colleagues that publish articles in magazines or speak to
large groups 'appear' to be more accomplished and authoritative turners
than many of you here, but that's not necessarily so ....and it's
certainly not their intent or that of the publishers.


You are welcomed, even urged to offer articles for publication and
volunteer for demos and yet you choose to post here instead. I wonder
why and if any of these reasons might explain your preference.


Internet exchanges are easier and less time consuming than print? You
enjoy the camaraderie and instant give & take of net groups? You count
rcw more useful and important than periodicals? You are tired of the
sameness of content and the same ole, same ole pictures of 'signature
pieces' in magazine ads and articles and have no desire to perpetuate
the boredom. You are awed by those no better at turning or writing
about it than you are? You lack the drive, the need or the ambition to
be viewed as an expert and/or be paid for it? None of the above!

My take may or may not be valid or even pertinent. Whatever the reasons
that you competent turner/writers post here with relative anonymity
instead of seeking the "acclaim of being published" may be, I would
appreciate your thoughts.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter


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A lot of people are far better than they think they are.
A lot of people are not as good as they think they are.

The former tend to hide their light under a bushel while the latter shine it
right in your eyes.