[dar-list] Words of oppression

[Sara Chamberlin]

thank you Dennis--well said!> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:02:04 -0500> From:
wheland2008 at verizon.net> To: dar-list at folkserv.net> Subject: Re: [dar-list]
Words of oppression> > "BareBakAus at aol.com BareBakAus at aol.com > Thu Jan
8 02:30:47 EST 2009 > > > Who cares about the word queer. It's accepted in
academia (which obviously> > does not include anyone in the discussion).> >
Here's what offends me:> > People who do not know correct spelling,
punctuation or grammar.> > People who don't know enough about e-mail
discussion lists to properly> format > their e-mail messages.> > And IDIOTS
who quote back entire messages or strings of messages when they > reply to a
public discussion list.> > So, because these things offend me, please keep the
discussion on Dar or> shut > up."> > > Well your reply fits the topic- words
of oppression.> > Just curious who appointed you the arbiter of what is and is
not allowed on> this list.> > This list has never been- and probably never
will be- simply about Dar's> music.> > I will agree that some of the posts
have annoyed me a bit over the years and> some I disagreed with but as long as
people don't personally attack someone> I usually have no problem with it. You
come close to breaking that concept.> > Here's a way of dealing with posts you
don't like- > > 1. don't read them> > 2. Respond to them in a rational and
civil manner.> > I am not a fan of bad grammar, punctuation or spelling either
but it's not> something I'll get on people about in your manner. > > It's good
that you know so much about how things should be done and are not> shy about
telling others about it- not!> > I'd venture to say many people who are fans
of Dar and are on this list do> care a great deal one way or the other about
the term queer and should feel> free to discuss that subject and others that
are not directly related to> Dar's music.> > Just my opinion, though.> >
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