Hi MDG Custom Weld!!!
Maybe you misunderstood my point in my previous reply to this post...
All I'm saying is if you're going to accuse someone of plagarism (look up the definition!!!), then PROOVE IT PERIOD!!! Otherwise,you're accusing someone with a well respected reputation of something that there's no proof of!!!
That is Slander, Defamation of Character... All very serious charges!!!
MAC702 should know better than to accuse someone of plagarism without offering any proof to support the accusation and all I'm trying to do is to challenge the accuser to bring forth the supporting facts if there are any!!!
BTW, I too have respected your input in this forum also...
Look, I agree with you that Ed can sometimes be an obnoxious SOB (but then again, so can I - and others in this forum can agree that no one is an "angel" here when it comes to their own opinions) at times in his comments regarding some of the welding equipment manufacturers, Mixed gas sales techniques and the like but, there is definite TRUTH to what he's trying to convey, and I'm not the only one that realizes these facts!!!
We also must never forget that this is The United States of America where the last time I checked, Free Speech is allowed... Also, there are laws against blindly accusing people of certain actions without providing any proof - as are protections provided in these laws to the individuals that are falsely accused... So, like that old Eric Clapton tune that goes: "Before ya accuse me, take a look at yourself"
In other words: Make sure that you can back up your accusation!!!
My point is if you can read past his opinions and just concentrate on the facts his website provides, you'll find very invaluable information and, on top of the fact that it's free, really adds value to the info available. His books are well worth the asking price and then some!!!
I hope I was able to clarify my position from my previous reply and I hope that I did'nt offend anyone because if I did, Oh well - you ca'nt please everyone!!!
Respectfully,
SSBN727
Run Silent... Run Deep!!!