Forum Archive Index - March 2004

["David & Jill Stevenson" <djstevo@quicksilver.net.nz>]

Chris,

 

        Allan has expressed what needed to be said . The robust ( is that the best word ?) will never be far from the surface in debate . Someone has said it before that the nature of forum discussion, particularly when it ventures  beyond a strict topic, and more  particularly touching  upon philosophical issues , can be a tinder box. We are not all family members sitting at a table ,familiar with one another`s mannerisms and without subtleties of body language, including smiles and laughter to soften the descent of language. All we hear is the  somewhat artificial sound of keys being depressed.

 

   Do reconsider your decision . If not now - then later. You have been too valued a member as both a moderating influence and  contributor.  I cannot promise you that the robust will disappear  overnight however .There are reputations at stake .

                                   

                                                                  David