Posted by beardedlady on June 14, 2002, at 10:28:50
In reply to Re: stymied » IsoM, posted by Dinah on June 14, 2002, at 7:46:12
Dinah:
> If you trust your intuition, IsoM, I hope you can "read" my feelings and thoughts as I write this. Feelings and thoughts that are only partially caused by the fact that I am aware that the boards are quieter when I'm not around, and so that I am one of the posters to whom you refer.
When I read Iso's post, I couldn't figure out where it had anything to do with you. Who's missing from the board these days? I haven't seen much by Phil, Krazy Kat, Kiddo, Kid-A, Kazoo, etc. Trouble's not blocked anymore, but she's absent, and I don't think Ron Hill is blocked, but he's gone. My other pal Colin is a no-show, too (unless his block isn't over). Lou is still blocked, Adamie's still blocked, and my bud Zo is blocked again. (I'm sure there are others; if I missed one or two, I hope they will forgive me!)
So why is it about you?
> I am so painfully confused, and I really don't understand what you mean, what so many people seem to mean. Is a person's worthiness to contribute to a community judged by whether or not they make waves, whether or not things go smoother when they are absent? I can think of so many people whom the world would not have been blessed with if that were true. When someone cares passionately about something, when someone doesn't hold the majority view, they tend to disturb.
Let's say you're at a rock concert, and everyone's enjoying the music. Suddenly, a group of six or seven protesters stand up and heckle the performers, banging trashcan lids and singing different songs, ruining it for everyone. Should they be allowed to stay, just because their view is important? Or maybe they should be asked to leave until they can find a better, less harmful, less annoying way to express their views. It's not about holding different views or making waves. It's about the way those things are done. I hope this makes it less confusing.
> Please don't think I have any particular reason for addressing this question to you, other than that you have a clear and logical way of expressing yourself and I feel like I should understand better. And also don't feel that you need to reply. I completely understand (because I do take responsibility for my actions) if you would rather not.I read both posts. I didn't think Iso was talking about you, but I do think you were addressing your post to her because you thought she was referring to you. I can't fathom why. She is one of the most cordial and civil posters on the board.
And I also can't figure out how Iso's post led to yours on PSB. How does it get there that quickly? And why does it go there at all?
beardy
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