I've been reading and remaining silent because the current controversy is not sufficient to warrant joining in, but when I see poor context and syntax I get real uncomfortable. I guess it is my "college professor" complex showing through. 1. When one cites an authority, one is citing, not siting. When one sites something they are essentially placing something somewhere. 2. As far as the scientific basis for CS, I feel that UCLA and many other formal institutions are sufficient to not get out of joint just because the vast majority of us are looking for anecdotal exchanges on what works and what doesn't. That ain't scientific by a long shot, but who cares. 3. If anyone thinks they can buck the establishment, then they need some serious counseling. I should think that if we network and communicate positively, then we have accomplished the mission of this group. 4. I placed a request for assistance to this group awhile back and not one of you could take the time to lend me the assistance of your experience. I am really disappointed that this list has descended in quality to be a small group of people taking pot-shots at each other and forgetting that many of us are here for possible benefit that CS could do for us. 5. As Christmas fast approaches, perhaps now would be an appropriate time for each of us to look inward and examine just why we are in the CS group. If the reason is anything but sharing and co-opting benefits, then go somewheres else where adversarial and agravational techniques are welcome. I, for one, am tired and disappointed with the conduct of too many of the group. As I learned back in the days when I used to do some serious mischief while engaged in covert ops, it is the focus of a mission that should never be lost. I feel that many of the group have lost their focus and are using the guise of christianity to air some rather unchristian epitaphs and outbursts.
With that off of my chest, I can now give you all the most important message... Merry Christmas and a most healthy and prosperous New Year to all of you. God Bless. Jack
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