. . . and information, and manifestations of wisdom, can come from many different sources. I don't see that information acquired on-line is any more ephemeral than information acquired any other way. One should, of course, verify, in either case.

I enjoy discussing things on-line with knowledgeable people. And I most certainly enjoy getting together with friends, talking, swapping songs. . . .

Two different things. Apples and oranges.

I'm not talking about "either-or." I'm talking about "and."

Don Firth

Don't see how internet forums like this are substantially different from the great minds of the 18th century corresponding by letter with each other. Of course it's faster.
Excellent post Don and I quite agree with you. Wav has provided great learning opportunities, it's just a shame that he himself refuses to learn. For the miles of screen space he wasted on braggin about his BA in humaities, his attitude of refusing to learn shows what a waste of time his schooling was.
After these threads, I would definitely look you up were I in the Northwest USA, or go to a show.