well, i've yet to receive sol's comment, but am
reading it on carol's bottom half (eh, hem...)
i'm of two minds on this matter: 1) the initial feeling of
resentment towards people who harass others - and
harassment, by the way, is grounds for excommunication
according to the list rules and 2) the freedom of
expression issue.
concerning the last: i wouldn't want to be stuck in a
planned, nearly inescapable, situation with these two(?) (a
strong feeling that they really are the same person), but
in the case of email - mine, at least - i can filter out
the irritants by placing a block filter on the address
and/or name and/or any other reoccurring text and be done
with it. folks who object to the Tamas/Andersen manner of
"communication" may try to do the same if this option is
available to them. maybe then there really will be a
"fall silent" (non)response amongst the group.
as for the comment about it being "funny" - it reminds me
of people who think it's funny to call someone an asshole
to their face and then after they see your reaction, say,
"oh, i was just kidding." - you know, just being a "guy" -
and i've always wondered what it was that made them think
or say it in the first place? in this case, i'm "doubly"
confused since these shenanigans seem to come from a man
who's pushing 60 - someone who has lived a pretty eventful
life and really should know better and get on with the more
rewarding aspects of existence. it's a shame really - a
chance to share historic info accurately and start
meaningful discussions or new projects is completely wasted
by exchanging those opportunities for chances to point out
faults, play one-upmanship, and, in general, act a tenth of
one's age.
r~
--- Carol Starr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> hi sol,
>
> unfortuantely the dark side advances and the spoiler sits
> in triumph...
--
Heroism doesn't consist of brilliantly combatting someone
else. What is heroic is to accept the situation in which
you find yourself.
- John Cage
~
dotage \DOH-tij\, noun:
A deterioration of mental faculties, particularly in old
age; the childishness of old age; senility; as, a venerable
man, now in his dotage.
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