[at-l] What do you want?

[elexious48@home.com (Jack)]

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>
> If you've been shocked about what I've written here over the last several
> weeks, then remember that this comes from the same well as the Thruhiking
> Papers - it comes from what's real in my life, from what I am, from the
> central core of what I believe, from my perception of reality.  Recently
> Jack said that I may be full of sh** but at least I'm up front about it.
You
> are entitled to your own opinion about that.  But understand that I said
> what I believed needed to be said at the time. YMMV
>
> Weary is another matter - he and I have somehow, without any intention on
my
> part (or, I believe, his), apparently become antagonists.  We've managed
to
> consistently misunderstand each other and rub each other the wrong way -
and
> that's not good.  Maybe when he gets back we can fix that.
>
> For the list as a whole - I've said this before and I'll say it again.  If
> there's anyone out there who's afraid to post on this list then the list
> isn't doing its job.  And that's not a reflection on Ryan, but rather on
> those of us who live here and post here.  We all want this to be an open
> list, where everyone is free to give an opinion or share their
experiences.
> In light of recent events on both this list and another, I'll also add a
> personal observation.  If you're trying to make a point and you can't make
> your case *on the list* in an open forum in 2 or 3 posts, then either you
> haven't presented the right information or you haven't presented it the
> right way or your case isn't worth making - or the other guy isn't
listening
> and you're wasting bandwidth.
>
> Walk softly,
> Jim
>
> _________________________________________________________________


I have never in my life said anything really personal about another person.
(everyone run to your archives).  I just don't believe in that.  Have I
antagonized some folks here?  I hope so.

Jim speaks so eloquently for all of us.  Please understand that I don't wish
for Jim's philosophy to be yours or mine.  That is miles from the truth.
What I do wish, though, is a singular reading and speculation on the thesis
that is presented.  I have never seen the first one from Jim that asked
anyone not to do this.

I am not blowing him.  I just appreciate the chance to say, also, that I
wish like "hell" that I could write with the compassion, understanding and
feeling that keeps my Friend Jim going.

Of course, if you don't care for this post then, piss on it........

Sincerely,



Jack