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Re: Them & Us
Posted by Tim Savage on Sun Mar 10, 2002 08:21:58 AM
In reply top Them & Us posted by Mick on Sat Mar 09, 2002 02:08:39 PM
I am sure that this is related to my post about John Paul's A-36. I stand by what I said, but it should not be concluded that I am anti-enthusiast. Like Brandon, I am one, always will be one, and was one, long before I bought my first airplane project. Why would I participate in this board if I didn't share the passion everyone else has?
What bothers me about a small portion of the enthusiasts that are on this board is their quick jump to criticize those who are putting their hard earned money into something. It is especially bothersome that these particular individuals have never met or talked to the person they are insulting.
As for the whole authenticity issue. Those who know me personally on this board (and there are a lot them) know that I am a stickler for authenticity in my own projects. I am spending for more than necessary on my projects to insure they are like they left the factory. If I just wanted to fly them I could spend a lot less and be flying a couple of them instead of still pouring money into them.
All I can say for sure, is that this continued barrage against warbird owners will surely drive them all away, and that will be a sad thing for everyone (Except maybe Mick, who apparanently thinks we are worthless anyway.)