Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

I'd like to ask everyone a favor...

For everyone that's upset about this whole "Poly Evolver vs Waldorf 
Microwave XT" thing, and especially those of you who are angry at 
Ravi's recent posts, I'd like to ask you a favor, and I mean this 
sincerely.  I'd like to ask you to take a deep breath, calm down, and 
try to look at the whole thing objectively.

First of all, I honestly believe that some of you are reading *way* 
too much into Ravi's statements, and taking him to mean things that 
he has not said or done.  This is probably due to the emotional 
nature of the whole issue, which is certainly understandable.  

We had a situation that degenerated into personal criticism and name 
calling.  Be honest, and you have to admit it's happened to the best 
of us.  ;)  That said, I think it's fair to say that most people here 
would prefer that we didn't have that kind of behavior here on a 
regular basis.  I say that based on the past content of this list's 
messages (many months worth of great conversation and help), and on 
recent comments from people such as Joe and Damon, quoted below:

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Joe, in response to an inflammatory message, said:
"Someone criticizes one aspect of a synth you like and you resort to 
name calling - that's not what this community's about, is it?"
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Damon, in response to Ravi's request, "Stop this thread please. Both 
parties.", said:
"Thank you, Moderator."
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(I'm assuming that Joe and Damon weren't being sarcastic or cynical.)

I was honestly shocked and bewildered that Joe and Damon now want to 
leave the group, or maybe they've actually already left.  Joe and 
Damon, if you're reading, you are among the last two guys I would 
have expected to want to leave, given your statements above.

I really think all Ravi said and meant is that he would moderate 
posts of the "personal criticism and name calling" nature in the 
future.  He has never "squelched discussion and criticism" in the 
past, nor can I believe he would do it in the future.  (How many 
times have we had dissenting opinions in the past?  Lots!)  I also 
don't think that Ravi ever said or meant that you "can't voice 
discontent with behavior here".


So again, I ask you take a deep breath, try to look at the whole 
thing objectively, put the problems behind us (again, we all make 
mistakes), and move on.

Why do I care, and why do I ask this?  Because I think your views, 
your knowledge, and your participation in these forums is valuable 
and enjoyable.  It HAS been a good community, and I really hate to 
see any of you leave the group because of a misunderstanding.


One last comment... Consider that Ravi is doing what he thinks is 
best for the group.  You may or may not agree with his judgement, but 
at least respect that he's trying to do what he thinks is right.  And 
to be clear, this *is* Ravi's Yahoo group.  For anyone that may have 
a misunderstanding, Dave Smith does not own this group, sponsor it, 
or control it in any way (the same goes for our Evolver forum at 
EX5Tech).


Let's get back to having fun with our Evolvers, shall we?


Ski
www.ex5tech.com
EX5Tech Evolver forum:
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