FredL

On this thread, as on most involving the art aspects of Bonsai, comments have appeared by some of the participants who seem, somehow, to find such discussions offensive. This reflects a mentality that is simply unable to "explore" a subject rather than defend a point of view. It is a shame to see how much in life these people are missing.

Perhaps their protests reflect a sort of personal frustration, a kind of cry for help at their inability to enjoy the experience of exchanging views in a companionable way with friends whose experience in life has lead them to somewhat different views on life and bonsai. How sad it is to see people who identify themselves so closelywith their opinions that they apparently feel threatened by any expression of opinion that differs from their own.

Fred