I recently had a conversation with someone. I said to them "I enjoy conversation." Then I corrected myself and stated I enjoy "discussion" more than conversation. On the third go-around, I corrected myself again and said: "I take that all back, I enjoy "exploration" more than both "conversation" and "discussion."

Do you get how what I just said relates to this thread? There is very little "exploration" of thoughts and ideas that happens here or anywhere!

Martin Luther King had a "dream" and I had a dream too. My dream was that everyone, everywhere would learn to "discuss" at the very least and "explore" at the very best!

How many of you think the SynthZone (and just about every other group on the planet) would be more productive if "ego's" were checked at the door before you entered the room?

They want to legalize guns in the state I live in. God forbid, everyone's itching for a fight as it is, 24/7. Thank goodness, they don't have guns at their side!

For the record, I stand behind what Chas said 100%. And I, personally, don't feel he needs to apologize to anyone for expressing his views. Every member in here has the right to express himself, if it's done in a civil way, which is what I believe Nigel advocates.

If you don't want to "explore" an idea someone put forth, that's your decision. But don't knock the message and, certainly, don't knock the messenger. The more you do that the less innovative thinking will be introduced to the group and stagnation will rear it's ugly head. Does anyone really want to revert back to the "keyboard A" vs. "keyboard B" topics?

Mark