A Joni Mitchell Discussion List is a whole other thing. I'm not denyingOh sometimes, but sometimes it is very necessary to affirm the positive feelings towards other posters because we do so damn good at posting the negative - reaffirmations that there is affection between posters is a necesary counterpoint to some of the rest, even when those differing opinions are offered with upmost civility -
there is real affection between certain members of this list. But that
affection has been (for the most part) easy to come by, not hard-won, and
therefore not necessarily enduring. If what you have to say is personal and
sincere, tell the person in a private post. What purpose is served in making
a public one, on a Joni Mitchell Discussion List? My guess is that the
poster isn't as concerned with the effect the message has on the supposed
recipient and he or she is with the effect it has on his/her image in the
greater community.
and sometimes it is treacle
and James, I love you guy, you are the greatest, you are so wonderful, I can't express how much I love you and love your posts!
Vince
(is anyone reading this and scoring me good points?)
