Following the lead of others, I'm sending Marcel's private post to me to the list, with my response. I will NOT be an "enabler" in this situation. << Sorry if this is "creepy" and that you chose to inform 750 people of this fact is unfortunate. You are right about one thing, if you read Patrick Leaders post about having to wash his hands etc. and you really believe that I have ever said anything near as mean as anyone of ten things in his post Ill send you ten bucks and a six pack of diet pepsi. There is a huge double standard with respect to venom content apparently. >> No, I don't agree with Patrick's post, but Patrick speaks for himself, not for me, and he would not private post someone if they had repeatedly asked him not to. THAT IS THE ISSUE HERE. I don't agree with answering hatred with more hatred. Marcel, I didn't avoid you at the Fest, we ate together, had some good conversation, and shared a ride. I try to be an inclusive person and see the good in everyone. But it doesn't mean that I will tolerate what I consider to be unacceptable behavior. Maybe you don't mean for things you write to come out as they do. Knowing you & *liking you* as I do wants me to believe this is true. If someone asks you not to private post them, don't do so. Period. If I'm your hero, then aspire to a higher level of tolerance. Then it won't be so creepy that you look up to any behaviors that I exhibit. And if I remain silent in front of 750 people, then it says that your private attacks are OK. They are not. Bob
