re: underlying issue

I think I completely understand,

Yes, I do.

I believe the "underlying issue" could be in fact the unfriendly ambiance and general tension caused by several aggressive or too personal posts.

I hope this will soon fade away and we can all come back to our usual business and enjoy as before.

I am with Roger...

In short I am quite beside myself!!!

Well, Phil, according to Bildio (or whatever name he's using this week), the Faulisi head-joints are superior to the "standard" head-joints supplied with Haynes flutes.

No disrepect meant to "Bildio" --- I also saw the name "Bildo", et al. I don't know HOW to address him. I'm trying to be polite.

I will tell you, however, that he is very conversant in head-joints, and more.

Hope this helps --- Jim.

Maybe they're not really better --- could be just marketing at work.