Re: Bye everyone!

From: Shadowjack <peladon@peladon.demon.co.uk>

Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000

>Okay, thats it.

Unfortunately, I doubt it.

>
>I was willing to just let you fade into obscurity and leave your comments as
>said, especially as you were not going to be drawn into a discussion that
>could turn into a slanging match.

Flame war alert!

> You also said you would unsubscribe to
>this newsgroup.

In which case, he probably isn't reading this.... <g>.

>
>Obviously you just wanted to stir up trouble and insult a great many
>players, GM's and the PBM hobby in general.
>
Based on what I know of Phil over a number of years, I rather doubt it.

If Phil, or indeed anybody else, has negative feelings about the hobby,
its content or general direction, then he is at liberty to air them.
Milord Lindahl's FAQ not withstanding. It is, after all, the opinion of
somebody who has had long involvement in the hobby. Those who disagree
are also entitled to their views. If Phil doesn't like what he sees,
then that is, as he has said ( if perhaps not concisely), a valid
personal view. For myself, I would rather _know_ why he is disappearing
than simply have him depart without word.

>I strongly think Flagship should re-consider allowing you to write for them
>with a public attitude like the one you have displayed on this newsgroup.

If the only people who offer views are in agreement with any one
position ( pro or con), then the plebiscite is bound to confirm that
everything is fine. We learn more by talking to those who _disagree_
with us than those who agree. After all, they might be right!

> It
>would be very wrong for you to have any further influence on this hobby.

Why? See above. Maybe there _are_ some things that need fixing in a
changed environment? A GM of Phil's standing is worth listening to (
which is not to be taken as any negative comment on anyone _else's_
standing!)

> I
>myself will be writing privately to Flagship expressing my views about you
>and your comments and strongly opposing you writing for this magazine.

And in line with my comments, you are free to do so. Carol is an
intelligent woman extremely capable of making a balanced judgement.
Bugger. Looks like she already did.... <g>

In the event that anyone reading this, including Phil if he hasn't
killed the group, feels ground to question my motives in writing it,
then all I can say is that the opinions expressed are my valid and
proper sentiments unclouded or modified by other circumstances.

--
'Twas long ago and far away, and besides the wench is dead
                The MK Mouse
                The Ghost from the Coast
                aka Mere, Naive, Ignorant Provincial

References

Re: Bye everyone!
"Warrior Games - News" <warrior@zen.co.uk>
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Bye everyone!
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Sat, 13 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Bye everyone!
"Angela Christie" <anj@clara.co.uk>
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Bye everyone!
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Re: Bye everyone!
"Warrior Games - News" <warrior@zen.co.uk>
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Bye everyone!
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Sat, 13 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Bye everyone!
"Angela Christie" <anj@clara.co.uk>
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Bye everyone!
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0000