Re: dandelion

I had my differences of opinion with Joel, as many will know, and the language used and attitudes displayed on both sides simply would not have existed in such a fashion had the discussion taken place outside, in the "real world" (in person, face to face).

Differences of opinion seem to be blown out of all proportion in the virtual environment and quickly become crusades to prove who is "right" and who is "wrong." (And yes, I am observing and lamenting my own words and actions.) I suppose the internet has a habit of drawing one in so completely that, at times at least, a sense of the "bigger picture" is lost, and only returns once one steps away... Take a look at some of the threads on this very page...all seems so very important, yet, it is not. Nothing is.

Joel's attitude in the "Osal" incident was unfortunate, as perhaps was Osal's. ("What is an Osal" was hilarious, though.) I, too, regret my part in the Lee vs MH and his people fiasco, but as is always the case: what is done is done - something to learn from, one must assume.

Anyway, the above views are possibly all very obvious, as I am sure we have all angered ourselves only to laugh a little later at our own emotional nightmares!

And Dandelion, I also do not care for the term "groupies," although there are times when it has seemed almost appropriate. (Do you remember the rather offensive email you sent me? Well, I still think you are cute, however much you loathe me!)

Take care, Missy ;)