Thanks Nihonto Message Board members and the like.

[Ricky For Real]

Hi all,

I am a member of a Blade Forum, which I will not mention by name. It is a cold and unforgiving theater of correspondence, seemingly based on a "Good 'Ol Boy" style model. I can not really speak for all aspects and persons involved with the forum at large, but by and large it doesn't seem to be a welcoming or helpful venue.

 

What I want to say, is thank you to the members of this site. Everyone I encounter makes me a little better at understanding your world of beauty appreciation. Thats what I beleive lovers of Japanese swords are doing. apreciating beauty! And you share your knowledge with me; a person whom just barged in off the street demanding answers.

 

The more i learn about the world of Japanese swords, the more a realize that I need to learn more. I ask asinine questions from time to time, but no one makes me feel silly for it.

 

Thank you all for being nice people.

[John A Stuart]

Thanks, I hope everyone feels that way in the end. John

[Jean]

Ricky, there are no stupid/asinine question from a beginner, there are just stupid answers

[drbvac]

I will agree to both but be just a bit warned there are some topics - no matter how new - that some members will let you know they are not happy. Polishing your new blade with a wire wheel, starting your own clientele as a self taught toshigi, continually h Chinese fakes and some others . Even in those cases just shrug it off like we all did at one time or another and keep on writing :lol: :lol:

[Ricky For Real]

Thats is good to know! All of you!