Theos-Talk Archives (December 1995 Message tl00287)

>Thanks to JHE for his clear explanation of ULT/Theosophy Co.
>interdependence. In my previous post I didn't say outright
>that ULT *was* a cryptocracy but rather that since its
>governance was secret my brother called it a cryptocracy
>apparently a term found in SF lit which he likes. Anyway
>let me be clear-- ULT is *governed* by a cryptocracy the
>board of the Theosophy Company in many important respects
>even if the ULT itself is free of officers or by-laws. Better?
>
>On a related matter-- Coherence you're the only anonymous
>poster on the list. Sort of like a nude beach with one clothed
>person. You may have good reasons for this but when you make
>condescending remarks about other people on the list and their
>ideas it doesn't seem quite fair to do it from a pseudonym.
>Or rather perhaps the pseudonym strengthens the impression
>that you are looking down on us/me/some of us/whatever. Could
>you consider revealing your identity? It might change the
>energy flow.
>
>As for moving the by-laws discussion I oppose it for the
>simple reason that the exchanges have been most educational
>even enlightening without degenerating into serious conflict.
>It ain't broke so why fix it? Probably 90% of us belong to
>the Adyar TS although many of those also belong to Pasadena or
>ULT. By virtue of its size what goes on in the Adyar TS is
>relevant to all Theosophists. For those who don't want to read
>it the headers should be clear indications of when to press
>the delete key.
>
>Namaste
>
As a TS member far removed from TSA I agree with what you say. It may not
apply to our situation at the moment but having read the posts it will keep
the matter in memory if it should crop up in my patch. I have printed off
the most informative ones to keep on file. We have minor disputes here but
nothing that cannot be sorted out at one of our Exec meetings which are held
5 times a year and Lodge Presidents or their designated deputy are paid
travelling to attend so we are encouraged to participate by this fact alone.
Some people at meetings can take umbrage where none was meant and so
unsettle the meeting for a while but so far all has ended ok in the end. >
Bee Brown
Member Theosophy International