Edwarda, I don't know if the acrimonious mood of last weekend is totally gone or not, because I have not had time to catch up with all the posts. I would like to say, however, that having read X's posts on the idea of respect, and yours mourning the momentary loss of friendliness around here, I tend to agree with X. Just patching up and spackling over instances of egregious conduct because it is more pleasant and less disturbing when everyone gets along bothers me somehow in the same way that praising children CONSTANTLY, whether their effort is meritorious or sadly lacking, does. It is like nothing is as meaningful as it should be.
This is NOT the Mr. Rogers show, and I find it boring when it feels that way around here, and I for one would like to weigh in as urging honest and open discourse, even when disagreements take place. And I would also like to say that I find X refreshing, and usually logical and objective, even when she is occasionally wrong, as we all are sometimes. So, out with the saccharine, and in with authenticity, or something like that! |
