With apologies for repeating the email Henry, some of it bears
repitition - and it is NOT directed at most of the considered people
who engage their brains before posting.

"Thanks for taking the time to reply.

I have exchanged messages with Arch in the past - yes I have been
around this group for 2-3 years but left on account of the way in which
it had dramatically deteriorated as had others I know.

I see in the postings so far (across both ngs) - evidence of people who
in their scribblings seek to intimidate others with the message almost
getting lost. Whilst not wanting to take the world on, one thing a
bully does not like is someone prepared to stand and trade. I will
give as good as or better than I get and am not prepared to take some
of the ill considered and lame posts in evidence thus far.

And yes - I am giving serious consideration to restricting site access.
I see no reason why my time and effort should be enjoyed by this
minority - irrespective of their turning skills (real of professed).

So unfinished business at this end - and certainly an attitude coming
from a clear direction that gives me food for thought.

But let's grandstand this for a moment.

As ambassadors for your country and your craft, in what is let's agree
a very small goldfish bowl - whoa stop there, not a pretty picture..

Irrespective of the US shows I visit, my wallet will almost certainly
point elsewhere in future - which I am sure, to quote an earlier
poster, will cause you to lose no sleep at night whatsoever. However
it will be an interesting discussion to relay and chew over with MY
contacts both here and abroad - as I am sure you will do yourselves.

However - here is something to mull on. A person receiving good
service rarely tells anyone. Someone on the end of poor service - will
tell everyone he can find who will listen. Go figure.
Seasons greetings and thanks again for emailing"


Jonathon