Well, like said. I disagree to a certain point. It throws a poor light on our culture but it does seem like flash makes cash. The simple point being is what does your cash get in return with all the flash!
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People go to Las Vegas because of the flashy lights and big sights to see.
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Good analogy and it in someways also furthermore proves my point in some respects. As the old saying goes; "All that glitters is not gold". I suppose the bottom line is for everyone to do diligent research in regards to anything on the Internet. In all respect that's what this forum is here for.
I think the point being in some ways is that anyone who has researched or has been around bonsai for sometime knows Brent Walston's irrefutable reputation in the world of bonsai and is not concerned about the "flash" but knowing the quality that lies within without question. I can only surmise that I had probably made my argument based upon knowing his reputation and could easily overlook the lack of "flash" as regarding his site without second thought. I just suppose I hate to see those that are new to bonsai to be taken in by the flash/looks of a site and to be so easily taken in by the "cover" as it were of a site as opposed to actually knowing what lies within it before spending their money. Bottom line, I'm sure we can all agree on one point. A golden door does not always lead to paradise. Just ask all the suckers who go to Las Vegas!
~Phil
