User:Wirey

Hmmm, where to begin, where to begin... Ah, a good place would be the beginning I suppose. I'm new to Wikibooks, but not to writing in other forms. I maintain a website (www.tjfritts.com) and I've written a novel which has done humorously bad, primarily because of decisions I made in the publishing process. My hobbies are music and woodworking, with far greater emphasis in music as it is less dusty. Guitar and harmonica primarily, with mild experience with keyboard, mandolin, I have even tried playing spoons... If forced to give myself a rating on a one to ten scale for guitar, I'm a two in theory, a five in instrument knowledge, a seven in history, and a six in skill. For harmonica, I'd rank myself with a solid three across the board.

I hope to help out with some of the topics that I feel this site could benefit from my knowledge of, and I hope to become respected for my additions. My personal philosophy is that, generally speaking, knowledge should be reasonably free. I hate to visit websites where there is obvious knowledge to be gleaned only to get to the bottom of the page and see "to purchase this course, use your Mastercard". To hold knowledge for ransom, especially at unattainable rates, is the same as not sharing the knowledge at all. I do not object to a person collecting enough to recoup their own expenses, but when we are speaking of $79.95, that is outrageous. If one intends to share, they should share it, not sell it to become a Forbes Billionaire. (Please do not misconstrue this as me saying I hate money. I love money, but I like to see it earned honestly. Sell art, share knowledge.)

Wirey.

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