Mark, I don't know what's wrong with the statement "I can't think of any musical scenario where I'd find that useful". It wasn't a put-down, just a statement that reflects MY experience. As far as "Chas.....maybe after you've paid your dues", how could you possibly know what my musical (or life) experiences have been? I always try to frame my posts as OPINIONS, opinions that NOBODY IS REQUIRED to agree with. I recognize that everyone's opinion is as valid for them as mine is for me. That said, I don't think we need a 'poll' to decide who is right or wrong with every post you disagree with.

I have no problem with someone presenting an alternate point of view but insisting that every opinion post be deemed absolutely 'right' or 'wrong' sort of defeats the purpose of a FORUM, especially a MUSIC forum, where almost everything is purely subjective. I didn't think anything I said in that post was that radical, but if it offended someone, I apologize.

chas