keris hilts material

David · 5th May 2017, 04:46 AM

Well Alan, i don't completely disregard what you wrote. However, this is hopefully a place of learning where questionable parts of any writing presented for our edification can be discussed and debated. The alternative it to simply accept what is written, say thank you very much and move on. Yes, just about everything written on this topic is opinion, but if we don't question opinions that we either disagree with or feel that sufficient evidence to that opinion has not as of yet been presented we run the risk of simply extending false impressions for future generations of keris collectors. I don't believe anyone here has suggested that the linked article is not interesting and useful information. But i also find argument with it from the very first paragraph. If we are not here to discuss such things what are we here for.

5th May 2017, 04:46 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,220	Well Alan, i don't completely disregard what you wrote. However, this is hopefully a place of learning where questionable parts of any writing presented for our edification can be discussed and debated. The alternative it to simply accept what is written, say thank you very much and move on. Yes, just about everything written on this topic is opinion, but if we don't question opinions that we either disagree with or feel that sufficient evidence to that opinion has not as of yet been presented we run the risk of simply extending false impressions for future generations of keris collectors. I don't believe anyone here has suggested that the linked article is not interesting and useful information. But i also find argument with it from the very first paragraph. If we are not here to discuss such things what are we here for.