--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, satvadude108 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: <snip> > It is funny you say that, Saturday morning I was reading > some messages on here and was scratching my head > repeatedly. This person posted what read as a kinda angry > response to the moderator going point by point > disagreeing with the rational of the why/wherefore > of posting limits.
No, just pointing out that much of his "rationale" was significantly exaggerated. This was in the early stages of > about 20 posts over 3 hours that seemed rather strained. May I suggest that perhaps you feel uncomfortable with vigorous, engaged debate, and were projecting your own feeling of strain onto me? Because I find such debate both relaxing and energizing, sort of like intellectual tennis. <snip> The distinct thought I had was that > I wished the posting limit was lower or that the individuals > involved would quickly run out. We all run out after the same number of posts. I like to go at it full-bore as long as a topic holds my interest and I have posts left. Others prefer to space their posts out. Different strokes for different folks. <snip> On my run the > thoought returned that what I was seeing here was neurotic > but perhaps a necessary activity for those involved. > I certainly hope it furthers their evolution but recognized that > I never wished to be entangled in that sticky web. Well, one hopes you eventually become evolved enough to enjoy vigorous engagement. I realize > people sometimes get extremely attached to what they write. > For it to become a ruling/consuming passion seems unhealthy. Indeed. If you begin to feel entangled or attached or consumed, rather than just having fun, it's time for a rethink. > Whatever. If your posts drew this to a quicker end, thanks. Some people--not naming any names, mind you--like to believe they have a far greater influence on the dialogue here than they actually do.