From: George Jost <gjost <at> CA <dot> NEWBRIDGE <dot> COM>
Date: 18 mar 1997
Subject: Relax and read the Art of Shogi with an open mind!!!

I won't bother to quote anyone, but I noticed quite
a overly touchy nerve re: The Art of Shogi, a copy of which
I am eagerly awaiting to receive; I personally am most interested
in having an advanced Shogi book so that I could perhaps aspire
to give Reijer (and others) a challenge at a suitably REDUCED
handicap. I can tell you, I've a long way to go...

I don't think we should imagine that any author is
so sensitive that they are not open to CONSTRUCTIVE
critism. (An author is also NOT  oblidged to act apon
all of it; after all he may not agree. Also he may not find
sufficient audience to revise). If you disagree with the
specific critism say so too! (I refuse to tolerate
destructive critism but I haven't seen any yet provided by
anyone among us.) Someone else writing future books; if they
feel its worth the effort may also keep our likes
dislikes in mind. (If we were destructively rude, I suppose
that that might also factor into their descision.)


Thanks Tony, keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to 288
pages of Shogi indulgence! Heh heh heh (The girl friend won't approve
of course ...)