Re: Criteria time
Hapworth2 (Hapworth2@aol.com)
Thu, 08 Jan 1998 16:10:59 -0500 (EST)
In a message dated 98-01-08 14:49:56 EST, you write:
<< And here is how you LOSE an argument: You ignore it and result to name
calling (sunshine and francis). Benighted and infantile comments like
that are why I usually don't respond to these lists often, unless I'm
really compelled to. I have been an observer mostly and enjoyed many of
the intellectual discussions I've read. Concomitantly, I have deleted
in bulk when the arguments were as dull as this one has become. Of
course, since I don't respont often, I am considered an outsider and
will be censured and alienated the moment I speak up. C'est la vie.
Still, I hold nothing against you, Mr. Hochman, understanding how
tempting it can be to resort to perjorative comments in such a protected
environment. Have a nice day. >>
The way I see it, every man (or woman) is entitled to his or her own opinion.
Myself, I am not at all familiar with Ginsberg, I believe I missed the
movement by a year or two (I am a sophmore in Highschool) but that is beside
the point (really, that was originally central to the point, but the point has
changed...strange how that happens). I have been a member of the group for
only a few weeks, but have made several posts already. In NO way did I ever
at any point feel alienated or censured (correected sometimes, but hey, how do
we learn?). I encourage you to speak up with your opinions, no matter how
conformed or outlandish they may seem to our fellow Bananafishers. I look
forward to seeing more of your posts in the future.
Thanx
-Noah