[Zen] The problem with having a negative attitude

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am becoming increasingly concerned at the attitude of the moderator with regards to this group. at least they do not display the sycophancy which destroys any sense of truth which is exhibited on some other forums. If we are wrong, and we see that we are wrong from replies to our postings then that can surely only benefit us in our personal development.>>   I am not sure I understand. I do not see any flattery going on in this list. I would like people on this list to be civil to everyone else on this list. If you find that you have to take a shot at someone else in every post, then you should do it somewhere else.   I also do not see why asking people to discuss Zen in a literate manner is a bad thing. My "attitude" is that I would like to see literate postings. I would like people on this Zen list to read up on Zen when they participate. There is only one Zen Sensei on this list that I am aware of. Everyone else has learned Zen mostly from Zen books. So any meaningful discussion should include those books. Otherwise, it is merely subjective nonsense.   I have a lot of respect for the feelings that anyone might have about any topic, but this list is not for people to share their "feelings." This is the Zen Forum.   Al   Main Entry: sy·co·phan·cy Pronunciation: 'si-k&-f&n(t)-sE also 'sI- and -"fan(t)-sE Function: noun : obsequious flattery; also : the character or behavior of a sycophant Current Book Discussion: Appreciate Your Life by Taizan Maezumi Roshi YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "ZenForum" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.