permaculture

[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

Loren Davidson wrote:

> At 08:44 PM 3/6/05 -1000, Michael Kramer wrote:
>
> > Alrighty them, it seems we've regressed back to third grade again on 
> > this list, how lovely; it seems to happen every few months, just when 
> > one might
> > hope otherwise. When we're trying to have a conversation and people 
> > resort to judgmental name-calling,
>
> Oh...like calling people "third graders?" Fascinating.
>
> > But when it comes from the host of the list, you know we're in 
> > serious trouble.
>
> I don't agree with everything Lawrence said...but he *is* human. AFAIK 
> he ain't getting paid for hosting this stuff, and I'm willing to 
> begrudge him the right to react and respond and fart and scratch just 
> like other human beings.
>
> > I vote for a new administrator of this list or, would anyone else 
> > like to
> > start another international permaculture list where people with open 
> > minds
> > can exchange ideas without being chastised?
>
> I didn't realize it was up for a vote. Mailing lists aren't democracies.
>
> Remember the Pc principle of "the problem is the solution?" Rather 
> than complaining about an unfulfilled need, get off your fundament and 
> *fill* it. It's not up to anyone else to make you happy and fulfilled.
>
> If you believe that you are the flame, then your dinner is already 
> cooked. :)
>
> And remember, the "delete" key and "unsubscribe" options are your 
> friends.
>
> > This one is unsafe at any speed.
>
> Especially when people forget or ignore basic Netiquette and leave the 
> ENTIRE DAMN DIGEST in their reply. Talk about pollution!
>
> Michael, have you considered taking the day off and going out to the 
> beach? It might help nurture your aloha spirit a bit. You're acting 
> like that which you criticize, which doesn't seem to help the 
> situation at all.
> Respectfully,
> Loren

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