Digital BW, The Print

Could you elaborate on "...frowned own by purists..." just a little?
Do you mean a "serious" fine art print should not be matted... or what? 


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, CDTobie@... wrote:
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> In a message dated 8/29/08 3:10:18 PM, avr@... writes:
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> > I've been planning to offer prints on a archival foam-core backing
> > with mat only. When you say "not mounted" - I'm understanding you to
> > mean "not permanently attached to the backing" - correct?
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> Yes, your method, while effective and convenient, is frowned upon by
the 
> purists...
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