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"Im just suprised it isnt being done by anyone as yet, and am wondering if im the only one who thinks this."

All of the communications options you have mentioned take time and money... Which are pretty big obstacles for people who just want to brag about how they work on their trees

Also, for what it's worth, all of the digitized instruction that technology has made possible simply does not compare to actually getting out of the house and doing bonsai with someone who knows what they're doing. Seeking out and joining a local bonsai club is a far better, more economical, and rewarding thing than relying on the latest virtual reality design for your newly purchased bonsai...

For all it's advantages, digital communications can never hope to provide as much instruction--or motivation for instruction--as simply doing bonsai and talking with people face to face. In this day of hugely advanced telecommunications capabilities, there is a growing illusion that the technology can make everything easier and/or better. Simply not true. In fact, I think the opposite is happening. What happens online is a vast leveling out of everyone's opinions with no way to verify their abilities. Everyone is quick to argue fine points, which they may actually know nothing about. The dilletant factor is huge online. The teleconference you're participating in may be lead by someone with a few years of bonsai expereince and very little knowledge of what he or she is doing. Happens all the time here...

I again note that if you're relying on the Internet for all your bonsai information and instruction, or hoping someone else will come along and implement a program that will make you vastly better at bonsai, you're probably working on an illusion.

13-Jul-2006	#9
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	"Im just suprised it isnt being done by anyone as yet, and am wondering if im the only one who thinks this." All of the communications options you have mentioned take time and money... Which are pretty big obstacles for people who just want to brag about how they work on their trees Also, for what it's worth, all of the digitized instruction that technology has made possible simply does not compare to actually getting out of the house and doing bonsai with someone who knows what they're doing. Seeking out and joining a local bonsai club is a far better, more economical, and rewarding thing than relying on the latest virtual reality design for your newly purchased bonsai... For all it's advantages, digital communications can never hope to provide as much instruction--or motivation for instruction--as simply doing bonsai and talking with people face to face. In this day of hugely advanced telecommunications capabilities, there is a growing illusion that the technology can make everything easier and/or better. Simply not true. In fact, I think the opposite is happening. What happens online is a vast leveling out of everyone's opinions with no way to verify their abilities. Everyone is quick to argue fine points, which they may actually know nothing about. The dilletant factor is huge online. The teleconference you're participating in may be lead by someone with a few years of bonsai expereince and very little knowledge of what he or she is doing. Happens all the time here... I again note that if you're relying on the Internet for all your bonsai information and instruction, or hoping someone else will come along and implement a program that will make you vastly better at bonsai, you're probably working on an illusion.