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midnightmisty · 12-25-2000, 01:02 AM

Dear Florian,

My vote is for Plan B.

Although I haven't posted here for sometime
as I'm finally recovering from a lengthy illness and am busy living life again (in other words, trying to cram too much into each day!) I still come here to read every
few days. To the best of my knowledge, this is the very best "fansite" of ANY kind on the internet. It leaves nothing, whatsoever, to be desired! You have thought of everything to pamper us by providing us with every feature imagineable. This is the best tribute to Gordon Lightfoot I could possibly
imagine. You've obviously put alot into it.
We are so very lucky to have this safe santuary in which to bond with each other.

I also support the Freedom Of Speech that our forefathers in the USA granted us 225
years ago. It's a "Right". But it also comes with responsibilies. Common courtesey is just one of those responisiblitites! As I see it, we should not abuse that right and responsiblity by verbally assaulting others
in public OR private. As a matter of decency,
is just not an "option". Those ugly verbal
displays were aimed at a few, but injured
much of this loving and supportive online community. Suddenly, so many new names appeared and insulted so many. Too many to list. I couldn't even read alot of that garbage!!!!!

Florian, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I see this as a privately owned and maintained (so generously, btw) by you for
public use by Gordon Lightfoot fans. No where does it say we must "gush", although many of us can't help ourselves. We enjoy
Gord, each other and this site. We are
happy here. Respectful debate is often interesting and much of it has a bit of
friendly kidding around and mutual friendly affection.

Florian, please institute mandatory registration and delete those horrific remarks meant to hurt, hinder and shock. It makes me sick at heart to even know that they're there as I "skip over" them. The remarks about Gord were terrible insults both to him and us as a whole. I don't even know LAMS, yet I was outraged and hurt. My husband was shocked and disgusted. This site is not a public toilet and we hate to see it used as such. That's a strong comment, I know. But that's how we see those comments. Supailblue was just being supportitive as usual. Supaiblue has been extremely enthusiastic and fun right from the begining.

Although this site is owned and maintained by you, or merely moderated by you, thanks for asking our opinions.

"Respect" has always been what this site has always been about. If it has to be enforced in this day and age, so be it. People should be held accountable for their actions.

Thanks so very much for all you have given us, Florian!

midnightmisty

[This message has been edited by midnightmisty (edited December 25, 2000).]

12-25-2000, 01:02 AM	#10
midnightmisty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 160	Dear Florian, My vote is for Plan B. Although I haven't posted here for sometime as I'm finally recovering from a lengthy illness and am busy living life again (in other words, trying to cram too much into each day!) I still come here to read every few days. To the best of my knowledge, this is the very best "fansite" of ANY kind on the internet. It leaves nothing, whatsoever, to be desired! You have thought of everything to pamper us by providing us with every feature imagineable. This is the best tribute to Gordon Lightfoot I could possibly imagine. You've obviously put alot into it. We are so very lucky to have this safe santuary in which to bond with each other. I also support the Freedom Of Speech that our forefathers in the USA granted us 225 years ago. It's a "Right". But it also comes with responsibilies. Common courtesey is just one of those responisiblitites! As I see it, we should not abuse that right and responsiblity by verbally assaulting others in public OR private. As a matter of decency, is just not an "option". Those ugly verbal displays were aimed at a few, but injured much of this loving and supportive online community. Suddenly, so many new names appeared and insulted so many. Too many to list. I couldn't even read alot of that garbage!!!!! Florian, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I see this as a privately owned and maintained (so generously, btw) by you for public use by Gordon Lightfoot fans. No where does it say we must "gush", although many of us can't help ourselves. We enjoy Gord, each other and this site. We are happy here. Respectful debate is often interesting and much of it has a bit of friendly kidding around and mutual friendly affection. Florian, please institute mandatory registration and delete those horrific remarks meant to hurt, hinder and shock. It makes me sick at heart to even know that they're there as I "skip over" them. The remarks about Gord were terrible insults both to him and us as a whole. I don't even know LAMS, yet I was outraged and hurt. My husband was shocked and disgusted. This site is not a public toilet and we hate to see it used as such. That's a strong comment, I know. But that's how we see those comments. Supailblue was just being supportitive as usual. Supaiblue has been extremely enthusiastic and fun right from the begining. Although this site is owned and maintained by you, or merely moderated by you, thanks for asking our opinions. "Respect" has always been what this site has always been about. If it has to be enforced in this day and age, so be it. People should be held accountable for their actions. Thanks so very much for all you have given us, Florian! midnightmisty [This message has been edited by midnightmisty (edited December 25, 2000).]