Theos-Talk Archives (August 1997 Message tl00453)

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> From: kymsmith@micron.net
> Subject: Re: Internet and TS
> Date: Wednesday, August 20, 1997 7:23 PM
> 
> A. Safron wrote:
> 
> >BTW, I will respond to any poster on this except Bart.
> 
> Although I can understand completely why you choose not to exchange with
> Bart, I must say that publically excommunicating someone on theos-l makes me
> jumpy.  It seems the complete opposite of what this avenue (theos-l) is here
> for.  It also raises the question whether this type of event qualifies as
> "group" business, or is something between individuals which should be left
> alone.  Got me.  
> 
> And, oddly, the more Bart is "punished" the more I feel for him - he's
> becoming the one who is persecuted and with that impression comes sympathy,
> even though I know Bart dug his own hole - but don't we all?  To be ignored
> hurts, and it hurts alot - which is why the silent treatment can be so
> powerful.  
> 
> One more observation:  We can't argue for Wheaton to listen to us if we
> won't listen to each other.

I appreciate your opinion Kym.  But at this time I need a cooling off period
in terms of communicating with Bart.  I still occasionally read Bart's posts,
I just don't want to emotionally respond to them at this time.

A. Safron