I can respect that, Ed.  But please note that the only time I have anything to 
say about the Kadee coupler is when I'm making a comparison about them to some 
other coupler.  I don't mean my comments to be critical, just comparative (to 
other couplers) and analytical (of their features and/or operation).  However, 
I do still have personal feelings about them... that they are just plum 
butt-ugly... but even that is a comparative comment because I am just stating 
how I feel about their appearance AS COMPARED TO the look of either real, 1:1 
scale couplers or some other model coupler.  If anyone is getting the 
impression that I despise Kadee, then you are getting the wrong impression... I 
merely like Sergent couplers better than I like Kadee couplers, and for all the 
reasons taht I have to so frequently rehash, which (again) is also just 
comparative to the thoughts and feelings of those of you who stand so 
unmovingly on the Kadee side of the fence.

My only real criticism goes out to all the anti-Sergent modelers who are so 
convinced that Kadee couplers are so superior to everything else that moves 
HAVING NEVER EVEN SEEN AND/OR USED a Sergent coupler (old or new).


John Degnan
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Edward Loizeaux 
  To: List, S scale 
  Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 08:37 PM
  Subject: {S-Scale List} Uncontrollably Compelled...??

  > I don't understand why you folks who have no interest in the Sergent 
coupler feel so uncontrollably compelled to get involved with posts about it... 

  > John Degnan

  Hi John..

  I cannot speak for others, but I strongly object to the near-constant bashing 
of Kadee products.  So I'd like to point out their good reliable operation and 
acceptable (though not outstanding) appearance for the benefit of others who 
might not have tried them.  Simply trying to frame Kadee in the positive light 
which it deserves.

  Talking about a potential upcoming new product does not bother me in the 
least.  Bashing a fine existing product is annoying to put it mildly.

  Cheers....Ed L.

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