I just went back and read this whole thread (after posting, of course <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />), and frankly i have not really seen much in the way of negativity or personal attacks, maybe some strong opinions, but Dan's responses have been tolerant and humorous. And it seems to me that people are sharing their differences of opinion with mutual respect and tolerance - maybe there have been nasty PMs that i don't know about? but then that's what a PM is for, no? I dunno, then again, maybe i'm just too thick to see it - but i have been impressed with everyone's decorum. Just one opinion... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> MM Made a great distinction between criticism and hostility - if we can't be critical then we can't be honest, but honest criticism seems (to me) very different than negativity, or hostility that gets personal... It feels good here to me, after being elsewhere for a while (of course, maybe that means i'm the one with my neck in a noose and don't even know it, lol)... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" />
Good discussions will benefit all of us and they won't always be positive, but as long as they remain civil, they are a good thing. What we don't want to become are a bunch of fanboys that will defend anything SY just because its SY. That wouldn't benefit Dan and it surely would not benefit any of us.
That said, Thanks to Dan for another great knife. I liked the TT edition and I believe the changes made to the production version will prove to be good decisions. I plan to buy more than one when they are available.
I should of added that while I understand MM's and Bruce's remarks/criticisms - I think the point is that, eventually, you just have to let it go. No need in repeatedly making your points. I do enjoy reading your posts though. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
