>It is not a sign of maturity but that I apart from wanting to prevent a >break between NFL and the list am curious to understand what they mean >by many of their statements; especially after having met 2/3 of them >and found them quite friendly. Of course you might argue that they were >at their best behavior at the Natural Hygiene lecture where none of >their views were likely to be challenged. This is a valid point but I >think there might be more to the picture. That's probably what kept me going to... >>In looking over my post I find there _is_ content, alongside the >>outrage, and concession as well. >That is quite obvious. The content only needed to be served in more >consumer friendly bites and the outrage tempered a bit. Fair enough. >>Perhaps the only thing left unstated was my complete bewilderment >>that there are subscribers who find the NFL tack not only acceptable, >>but actually defend it actively. >I could not agree more and have adressed this issue to some degree in >my last post to Bob A. You addressed the issue very pointedly. >>There may be some things worth polarizing about. >If you by that you mean taking a stand I agree. You are a mentor in that regard--in style, content, and "having your heart in the right place". I can't think of anyone else who could do the fine job you're doing moderating this list. A talent I'm not sure is fully appreciated (by myself or some others). My frustration is that I probably make your job harder at times... Enjoying another blue sky day (but watching the horse from a distance for the time being ;)), Kirt