Hi, all - this is actually in answer to Chris Thomas' query. The internet "Forum" bulletin board at Classical Singer Magazine's website was permanently shut down yesterday by David Wood, Editor; when you try to access that part of the site, there is a lengthy explanation by him as to why - namely, trolls from the outside and flame wars by some of the anonymous regular posters. (Would never happen in THIS list, thank goodness - you are all entirely too civilized, even when you disagree.) The Forum may be reborn in the future, without anonymity for posters, but there is no date planned.
All of which means, those of us who were "regulars" have been frantically e-mailing each other to get other regulars' E-addresses, and I am sure there are many out there suffering from Internet withdrawal. Strange how instant connection can also lead to instant disconnection.
I don't know what was the straw that broke the camel's back, since I'd been offline for the better part of a week when it happened - if anyone has the dirt, lemme know. Best regards to all! T.
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