short little piece of my mind...
Telaflect (Telaflect@aol.com)
Sun, 25 Jan 1998 15:12:29 -0500 (EST)
I joined this list not really intending to contribute anything to it. My
opinions are my own and I am not wanton to burden you with them. I joined
primarily to see how an author whom I enjoy affected other people and to see
what insights they had gained from him. I did not intend to join a list
devoted to grammar, lies, petty arguments, and useless remarks. In response
to the current debate over capitalization, I can only remark this: If you
joined this list to be a proofreader, then congratualtions, you're doing your
job well. If you joined it to voice your feelings on Salinger's work, you've
missed the mark. In regards to the individual who wishes to visit Cornish and
hopefully Salinger himself, do what you feel in your heart to be right. In
regards to all those who have answered that post for directions with
protective or cruel remarks regarding the author's right to privacy, I would
offer this: Elli asked for directions, not for your remarks as to whether or
not it is appropriate for her to go. If you do not wish to give directions or
truthful remarks to her, then please don't make her feel anymore
nervous/scared/apprehensive/guilty about her intentions. I will make the
assumption that Mr. Salinger himself has never personally asked you to protect
his right to privacy, I am sure he can take care of himself just fine. Please
don't feel that any of these remarks are anger-filled or malicious. They are
based on exhaustion from reading numerous posts that only show how juvenile
people can act. I appreciate all of you taking the time to read this short
little piece of my mind...
Thank you, You're welcome, I'm sorry, It's okay.
Telaflect@aol.com