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Author:	hoosierukes [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:15 am ]
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As I had hoped this is good stuff. It should be revisited by all of us from time to time. (GBD) +++++ CODE OF ETHICS The aim of the Association Of Stringed Instrument Artisans is to cultivate professionalism and integrity to the field of stringed instrument making and repair. Therefore, as a member of A.S.I.A. I subscribe to the following code of ethical behaviour: I will honour my craft by continually striving towards the refinement of my skills, the broadening of my knowledge, the improvement of my services, and when and where it is appropriate, generously sharing my knowledge with others. I will compete fairly and honourably with colleagues by not denigrating their skills or achievements, or otherwise interfering with their client relationships. Rather, I will work with them to foster charitable and collegial relationships. I will undertake only those tasks or commissions which are within my level of skill to complete. I will not misrepresent or overstate my level of competence. I will honour my contractual agreements and warranties, whether expressed verbally or in writing. I will treat my customers fairly, without regard to their own achievements or the value of their instruments. I will spare no effort resolving disputes which may arise between myself and my customer. To that end, I will grant my customer the benefit of any doubt whenever I am approached with reciprocally constructive and genuine intentions.

Author:	Alain Desforges [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 4:20 am ]
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Geoff, noble words to live by. Thank you for sharing.

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:38 am ]
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This is going to be pinned on my shop wall. thanks

Author:	Josh H [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:49 am ]
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My wall too... Grit is a great guy and has been very helpful the 1 or 2 times I have contacted him with questions. josh

Author:	Howard Klepper [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:55 am ]
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Ethics are good. I don't know what the fudge phrase "when and where it is appropriate" is supposed to mean. I don't think that it is unethical to honestly point out deficiencies in another's work, although it is usually politically unwise.

Author:	hoosierukes [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 6:18 am ]
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[QUOTE=Howard Klepper] Ethics are good. I don't know what the fudge phrase "when and where it is appropriate" is supposed to mean. [/QUOTE] I wondered about that, too.

Author:	Mattia Valente [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:29 am ]
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[QUOTE=Howard Klepper] I don't think that it is unethical to honestly point out deficiencies in another's work, although it is usually politically unwise.[/QUOTE] Agreed. I feel it's time to roll out a John Clute quote (a well-respected voice in SF litcrit), because although he's talking about honesty in reviewing, I think it applies to more areas of life: "reviewers who will not tell the truth are like cholesterol "[...] Perhaps we should establish a Protocol of Excessive Candour, a convention within the community that excesses of intramural harshness are less damaging than the hypocrisies of stroke therapy, that telling the truth is a way of expressing love."

Author:	Brock Poling [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:26 am ]
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[QUOTE=hoosierukes] [QUOTE=Howard Klepper] Ethics are good. I don't know what the fudge phrase "when and where it is appropriate" is supposed to mean. [/QUOTE] I wondered about that, too. [/QUOTE] Ahhhh.... come on.... we have all run across the kind of people who if you are not careful will attach themselves to you and suck all the productivity out of you. I think all he is saying is there is a time and a place for the sharing of knowledge to take place. It seems like prudence to me -- being gracious and willing to share, just not to his own detriment.

Author:	hoosierukes [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:15 am ]
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You're righy...I agree, Brock.

Author:	clavin [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:40 pm ]
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There are times when what you do sets you apart, and that belongs to you Grit is a huge inspiration to me. I had the honor of meeting the man at A.S.I..A a few years ago. His presence is in all of my more recent inlays. Craig L.

Author:	Brad Goodman [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:04 pm ]
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After all Craig-he did give you the crayons!!!

Author:	clavin [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:23 pm ]
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Well his engraving filler anyway... Brad was there when Grit gave them to me. I felt like a little boy who had just had his ball signed by Babe Ruth. I think I acted like that as well. CL

Author:	Brad Goodman [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:35 pm ]
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Craig-all kidding aside-you really deserved them! Whenever I see your work I am blown away!

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Thu Mar 16, 2006 4:55 pm ]
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Yep and you'd better get used to the compliments or add a couple more shy button yellow faces!

Author:	hoosierukes [ Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:52 am ]
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Grit sent this correction tis morning... In the introductory paragraph, I typed "...integrity to the field of..." It should be "...integrity in the field of..."

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