kudzurunner
1882 posts
Sep 23, 2010
4:52 AM
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Friends:
I've always tried to let my conscience be my guide. That isn't easy; most of us are motivated by several demons, not just Tinker Bell. Still, once TB (hmmmm.....) has spoken loudly enough, I obey her.
I've just deleted two threads filled with Jon Gindick, our recent mutual grievance, and your responses. The dirty laundry has been aired. That may or may not have been necessary--there's a blues demon involved, after all--but it's no longer where I want to spend time.
The cycle of defense and attack isn't a happy one, and it never results in true winners. (Jon, I suspect, would be the first to agree with this.) It's particularly unhappy when it happens in the several days leading to the full moon. Tonight is the full moon.
I can't control what anybody posts on Harp-L and other forums, but I can begin the process of reestablishing equilibrium here. So I'm making a simple rule:
RULE: Until further notice, the subject of Jon Gindick is off limits in this forum. Please don't repost his postings from Harp-L; please don't attack or defend his camps or his recent actions. Just let it go. I'll do the same. I've said what I needed to say. Most of you have said what you needed to say. Just let it go.
I'm locking this thread.
I'll ask the moderators to keep an eye on the proceedings here and put up the "Halt!" signs if they find reason to. I'm not going to expel transgressors; feuds are big and juicy things that tempt us all, but all of us can benefit from a little forgiveness.
In case you're wondering: hell yes, I'm still pissed off at Jon. But I'd be lying if I said I was happy about that, and the truth is, I'd rather be happy, and sleep well, than be eternally vigilant, defensive, and furious. That's bluesy, but it ain't no damned fun.
Thanks, guys. (And gals.)
Last Edited by on Sep 23, 2010 4:54 AM
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