[Dixielandjazz] Rogan's input

[Bill Gunter]

Hi Boys and Girls,

Jerry Gordon wrote:

>I don't know our newest member, Don Rogan, but he obviously has some
>strong feelings about things, and a way of expressing himself that will
>generate equally strong reactions in many of us. To wit, note the
>response of normally-mild-mannered Bill Gunter, and Bert Barr's rather
>strong counter-attack.

I won't comment on Bert's response to Don Rogan. but I thought I was rather 
gentle. I wasn't offended by Don's remarks but at the same time I thought 
Don could have used a little advice.

For example, on one's first posting on the DJML (or any mailing list for 
that matter) one ought to take a moment to introduce him/herself and say 
something positive about being in our company. It's a little disconcerting 
to have a stranger pop up in our midst and, without preamble, start 
badmouthing cornet players (or anybody for that matter).

Don, if you're listening (reading this) you might give a little thought 
about tact when writing about your fellow musicians, most of whom you don't 
know. I admire your strong feelings about our music but to tell you the 
truth, it seemed a bit tactless and rude.

I don't want to sound too pedantic so I'll end here with the comment that 
I'm not looking forward to a response from Don telling me I'm wasting my 
time and that he'll call 'em the way he sees 'em regardless of whom he 
offends.

Respectfully submitted,

Bill "again welcoming Don to the DJML" Gunter
jazzboard at hotmail.com

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