Theos-Talk Archives (May 1996 Message tl00901)

Alan writes,

> I would like to know from *you* brother
> Doss, why you want to retain a term which more and more *women* feel
> excludes them by definition - and they are supported by many men,
> especially in TI, which, although I have asked you before, you decline
> to comment upon.  I am very sad about this, as you seem a genuine,
> sincere, and caring person.

It seems to me that in many ways TI is a good thing, and it even received
coverage in a ULT newsletter.  Great.  It seems to me valuable to make
regular announcements that TI exists for those who want it, and to discuss
it's activities and plans here on Theos-L.

But I am mighty uncomfortable that individuals are here singled out in a
public forum to EXPLAIN WHY they don't like something that "TI" is doing, or
to EXPLAIN WHY they don't want to join "the group" in its proclivities.  Just
last week I believe Rodolfo was asked to EXPLAIN why he wouldn't join TI.

Starting to look like proselytization.  Let those who want to join, join --
theose who don't, won't -- and those who prefer to remain silent can be left
in peace, especially here in "public."