interesting and insightful perspectives all around!

When it comes to the expression of personal preference, there are no wrong answers. What I find most interesting isn't the preference itself, but the reasoning behind the preference.

What makes this discussion more interesting than similar discussions on other forums is that everybody here is smart enough and articulate enough to state their points of view VERY well.

Interestingly, I have yet to hear one point of view that I disagree with, based on the persons reasoning behind it. That isn't to say that I SHARE every point of view... my thinking lines up with certain people's pretty much every time... but every person who has participated in this discussion has done an excellent job of communicating whatever he/she had to say.

I respect the ability to communicate clearly every bit as much as I respect the ability to play an instrument well.