dnj,
thanks for posting Don Mason's entry to the styles forum. I want to put my two cents in as a "prospective" buyer, should Yamaha ever get to this growing thread.
I have been leaning heavily towards the PSR2000 for some time. In the event Yamaha prevents me from getting the most of my instrument, without actually selling styles, then I will look elsewhere.
As of now, I will be looking to Korg and hope this thread reaches out to the other vendors so we can determine who is going to be standing in the end as far as trade and exchange of exciting and useful styles. My guess is Roland will open the flood gates and let musicians do their thing.
With the incredible turnover of models, I dont see why we should be restricted, does anyone here actually sell the styles for profit? Can someone identify why this puts a hurt on Yamaha? That was a pretty stern message give their customers (duh, just who makes yamaha anyway?). Strong enough to make a rebel out of me, break out the bell bottoms!
thanks
tgalf