Was waiting for the response. This is different. Unsubscribing. On Sun, May 12, 2024 at 6:58 PM Anne LaVin via Origami < origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:
> We're very sorry that you found Joseph's post objectionable. > > Prior to his posting it, we discussed the content, and whether it would > cause problems on the list. > > We decided that, as stated in the message, sometimes art is indeed > political, and that folks might not agree with or be offended by the cause > it was created to support. The title of the piece made the content clear, > and readers could choose whether or not they wished to follow the link, or > ignore it. > > That an artist might make art supporting their views around such a > contentious, complex and difficult situation is hardly surprising. Posting > about the existence of such art was not intended to offend, nor make anyone > feel unwelcome or threatened in any way. > > And, at the end of the day, the post was about *origami art* - you might > not like how it was executed, what it represents, or what it is in support > of, but that happens, sometimes, with art. > > Anne LaVin > list admin > > > On Sun, May 12, 2024 at 6:55 PM Leslie Mitchell via Origami < > origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: > >> This posting & its linked video/commentary are entirely inappropriate for >> this list & I'm very surprised that it was allowed. I've been on this list >> for 20+ years & it's always been a fun, creative & *non-threatening* >> space for folders of any race/creed/religion, until today. The suggestion >> of discussing its art-related aspects rather than political implications >> for such inflammatory content is ridiculous. My comments have nothing to >> do with free speech, but rather with poor discretion, despite the link's >> origami-related content. I believe that this post is what should find >> another venue. >> >> >> Leslie >> __________________________________ >> >> >> On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 12:00:05 PM EDT, >> origami-requ...@lists.digitalorigami.com < >> origami-requ...@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: >> >> >> Send Origami mailing list submissions to >> origami@lists.digitalorigami.com >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://lists.digitalorigami.com/mailman/listinfo/origami >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> origami-requ...@lists.digitalorigami.com >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> origami-ow...@lists.digitalorigami.com >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Origami digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. New instructional video release (Joseph Wu) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Sat, 11 May 2024 12:31:23 -0700 >> From: Joseph Wu <qu...@origami.as> >> To: List Origami Mailing <origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> >> Subject: [Origami] New instructional video release >> Message-ID: <e791a20a-f498-4ac1-8a98-8441111a0...@origami.as> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> This list is not a place for political discussions, but art is sometimes >> political. I've created a piece (and released an instructional video for >> it) in support of a cause with which you might not agree, or find >> offensive. Please discuss the *art* or *origami* aspects of this here; if >> you wish to engage in political dialog, you'll need to find another venue. >> >> This piece, ?Cat Head for Palestine?, was originally designed for the >> Origami World Marathon 2024. Since I almost never make instructions of any >> kind, I decided to withdraw it from that event and to release it for this >> purpose instead. >> >> You can find the video, with more information about the design, here: >> https://vimeo.com/910557067 >> >> ---------- >> Joseph Wu, Origami Artist (via iPhone) >> e: josep...@origami.as >> w: http://www.origami.as >> flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/josephwuorigami/ >> facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joseph.wu.origami >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: < >> https://lists.digitalorigami.com/mailman/private/origami/attachments/20240511/692bf984/attachment.html >> > >> >> End of Origami Digest, Vol 217, Issue 8 >> *************************************** >> >
