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Old 07-06-13 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Shp4man
I think that people have in mind a "golden past"
Well, yes, but the question I posed is what makes people gravitate to that particular "golden past"? Inotherwords, what made it golden? I'm postulating that it is the confluence of aesthetics and optimal-for-its-day function, with good ergonomics as a bonus.
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