Thanks, Byard- You 'da man! It's been a great run! I love the different color hats. I just can't keep the new style ball-caps on my head. The wind here blows them off my head and I wave them bye-bye as they float down the fiver. That was the fate of the last hat you sent me. The top of my head got sunburned after I lost it. I'd prefer a shirt, now. That at least can't blow off of me. A VFB Speed-o would be nice, too. We could model them on your site.
DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Byard Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 10:09 AM Subject: [VFB] The Final Word... > > Obviously I didn't clarify my thoughts and concerns adequately in my > last post on this subject. > > Let me reiterate...this is a fly fishing / tying forum...it's sole > purpose is to expand, expound, discuss and further our enlightenment > of our favorite pastime. This does not now include or has it > previously included religious or political discussions! Those topics > are vehemently discouraged and will not be tolerated! The diversity > of the members on this forum is far reaching and both religious and > political beliefs are far too personal and for some all-encompassing > and can only lead to bad feelings among those who may disagree with > "your" beliefs. > > In addition, I do not condone or encourage that you portray your > feelings in regards to these subjects by directly contacting > individuals directly. I obviously have no control over that > occurrence, but I do know from past experiences that this will > generally result in the same type of resentments and ultimately hurt > the structure of this forum. > > I'm certain, that if you feel strongly about expressing your > religious or political beliefs, that a search of Google or Yahoo or > Rec Groups will result in a much more appropriate venue for you to > share your ideas and ideals. This IS NOT the place! > > This list has enjoyed eight years of respectful discussions of our > most impassioned hobby. Current membership approaches 600 > individuals. Each of us have our own religious and political > agendas...thank goodness that we don't all express them here. Can you > imagine the chaos? > > On the other hand...this is also a developing family. Many of us have > met, fished and tied flies together, and we all want and need to know > of the well-being or difficulties of our internet friends. I, for > one, do not consider a request for a prayer for a suffering loved > one, a religious topic, but more a plea for support from ones family > and friends. Personally, I'd prefer that responses to such requests > be made off-list as I do, but I do understand that urgency and > concern often result in on-list replies. You've never found me to > object to such situations. My heart and my thoughts always go out to > any of our members that suffer from disturbing circumstances. > > I certainly don't mean to be heavy-handed or become the "meany", but > I've witnessed the result of un-moderated forums that allow > completely open discussions. They disappear! Please consider that > this venue is provided by your's truly...I can always take my ball > and go home...;^) > > If any of you feel a strong desire to discuss this further, please > contact me directly. You know how to get a hold of me. > > ...byard > > PS and BTW...I guess no one liked the new VFB hat colors? >
