[at-l] Its happening again

[jbryankramer@msn.com (J Bryan Kramer)]

I've never heard of Ryan Black listing anyone on this list.

I do think that the majority of people here have no interest pro or con in
WF or Trailplace and wish that they would never ever have to hear about
either one here on AT-L again. I do find it a puzzlement why this fellow can
inspire such ardent rancour on one hand and the desire to defend him on the
other. But nothing new can be added to the bickering one way or the other,
since both sides are running on pure emotion, so why don't you just run it
off list. Please.

And this is from someone that you all know enjoys a good argument, but this
isn't a good one since neither side is going to alter their positions and
the rest of us don't care..

Bryan

"Si vis pacem para bellum"

>
> Its happening again. I know I'll be black-listed for saying this
> but.... The
> main focus of the list has again gone off on a WF tangent.  I think we all
> need to stop the mean-spirited belittling of him (and any
> hikers).  Its very
> disappointing to come to a list to read good reports and
> uplifting messages
> from the Trail community and then have to sift through immature diatribe
> from those who should have found peace with the world.  Its been going on
> for more than four years.  Are we not ready to let it go?  Does
> his history,
> or anyone else's, actually cause harm to ouselves or the Trail?
> If not then
> what does it matter?  When I was a child I learned from a wise observer,
> "Thou protesteth too much" when, in actuality, I was jealous of
> the person I
> belittled.
> Fight for something that makes the Trail or the world better or the hiking
> community stronger.
> There were folks on this list who were hurt and left because of
> this.  Many
> are still lurking and may return when this finally stops.  Remember "with
> what judgement you judge, you shall also be judged." I suggest ALL of us
> should come out in support of courtesy and kindness.  How refreshing it
> would be!
> Happy Trails,
> SLIM
>
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