[at-l] Stiffed by Hiker

[gaudet@attbi.com (Arthur Gaudet)]

After reading all of the thread about the indident I had a chance to 
reflect upon the cycle of anger, and the helpfulness of the at-l 
list. (This doesn't include any responses from those who are 
currently being filtered and trashed so excuse me if those folks 
contributed some thoughtfulness to the discussion).

The first email from Jensine struck me as very angry, and filled with 
a desire to strike out against the perp (not physically, I 
understand, but trying to obtain some legal justice for herself or to 
warn those further up the trail). I don't condone using email and 
discussion groups for this purpose especially the way it was done, 
supplying all possible details about the perp. A general warning 
would be appropriate imho.

I then was surprised and pleased at the friendliness, and helpfulness 
of the group. Kinda like being on the trail again for me, when I got 
unexpectedly good advice from folks. And here I've gotta admit that 
there is some amazing skill, knowledge and talent on this list!

Now it seems that Jensine is resolved, in some sort of way, to the 
situation, after finding out some more facts. She seems to have a 
resolution, or perhaps a course of action to pursue.

What's next? Is there any opportunity for "letting go" of the hurt 
and anger? There is compassion in all of us, perhaps more now than 
pre-911. I'd like to see that tapped more and more, on the list and 
on the trail.

(Sorry, Jensine, I know you're not interested in extending the 
thread. But I feel it's a bit unfinished...)