LesTaylor@a... wrote:
> Dear Friends,
> I have nothing against anyone shooting my propositions full of holes. I'm
> willing to discuss just about anything with anybody as long as it's polite
> and impersonal. Let's stick to the subject and not presume that we know
> what the other person is thinking.
I belong to several listservs. Every list has a climate. Months ago, I used to
consider Vocalist as "nice one." I saw Vocalist as a list list where the people
on it mentored, encouraged, tolerated or respected, even cared about others on
the list. I found the tone to be friendly, open, and polite.
I also belong to Opera-L. Now Opera-L takes itself more seriously.
Historically, the tone of Opera-L is much more academic and erudite, but
sharper. The brash, New York attitude (it is housed as CUNY) is ever present.
There are individuals on that list who are expert, and I mean expert, at tearing
apart individuals with whom they disagree. If one wanted to witness a good
fight, this was a good list to be on.
The scary thing is that recently Opera-L ,on the surface perhaps, seems to be
more caring and tolerant (at least in regards of a particular individual) while
Vocalist is becoming less so. Now I do love a stimulating debate, for it can
clarify one's thinking. However, I think we are losing a politeness (for lack
of a better word) that was really quite special.
Barbara Roberts
mikebarb@n...
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