Antonio Aparicio wrote:
Ern,
Having followed this list for the past year without contributing my impression was that you discussed OT topics here all the time.
A.
Yeah, you're right. Usually just long enough for everybody to climb all over the transgressor, and make him or her feel sorry they even bothered to get up that morning! <g>
Given that, go right ahead, but do choose your topics wisely. Some will waken the "Inappropriate Topic" harpies and then look out!
keith whaley
On 21 May 2004, at 14:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Antonio said:
As to the international nature of the list (and I am only mentioning it because you brought it up) I do not see what bearing this has on anything - surely in times of conflict dialogue and debate should be welcomed between those with differing opinions - the way the world seems to be going debate and consensus are fast being replaced by the gun and alienation, the "you are with us or against us type attitude".
Experience has shown that most members of this list do not want inflammatory
OFF-TOPIC subjects debated HERE, even if they are valid and useful subjects for
dialogue and debate ELSEWHERE. You're right, people should discuss these
things. But NOT in a forum where they generally agree to set such differences
aside to discuss a subject of mutual interest. This would be such a forum.
We have enough fun & games with the inflammatory ON-topic subjects!!
ERN
