I've noticed a change in the list of late, and got a bit depressed at some people, whose NJC content I value, deciding to go Joni-only. They're some of the people that *make* the NJC list what it is.
I do wonder whether Les should perhaps have the power to declare a thread of discussion "dead" when it starts to repeat itself or descend into personal attacks. However, this has the downside of being close to, but not actual, censorship, as well as placing a burden on Les to be watching conversation. It could also expose Les to negative criticism from anyone who thinks their legitimate opinion, or fresh viewpoint, or whatever, has been stifled - something which he would absolutely not deserve.
Someone mentioned a point about the lack of Joni content being related to Joni's recent lack of fresh creative output also. I'm not sure this holds true... I think there are many of us who are pretty firmly rooted in the past with what we regard as her best and most enduring material. I was less than 10 years old when Joni was at what I perceive to be her best, so the fact that I listen to almost none of her material past the late 70's hasn't had any bearing at all on what I get out of the list.
Regards,
--Chris Marshall
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