RE: [DL] Freeing the Slaves

["Mr. Christopher McGlothlin, M.Ed." <sosentinel@adelphia.net>]

At 05:47 PM 8/1/2002, Mr. Wes Anderson wrote:
>I think you have ruffled a lot of feathers on this list in a very short
>time. Many others that have done the same as you before spring to mind and
>have been mentioned in private conversation, (Jessie, Seanchai, Marshal
>Brock, etc.).

         Mr. Chiddicks seems a newcomer to the list. Let's please not hold 
him accountable for the sins of others in any case.

>  (Chris, why do you suppose its always you that ends up in a
>debate with them.)

         Maybe *I'm* the jerk?;-)

>We thought you would actually read the posts in response to you. The main
>person you have been arguing with has been very clear about where his
>credentials stand and you ignored them.

         I greatly appreciate the vote of confidence, good sir, but I do 
not want what may or may not be hanging on my wall to stifle debate on any 
(on-topic) subject here. Certainly, I want to contribute here when I can, 
but I don't ever want anyone to think they can't or shouldn't disagree with 
anything I assert.

>That's a Masters in Education if I am correct,

         Yes, indeed it is.

>  and I believe its an emphasis
>on history and the civil war.

         I'm endorsed to teach all Social Studies disciplines. Anybody got 
a quarter?;-)

>He has made it clear he writes many of the books for this game,

         Well, to be fair, it just means that I make stuff up.:-)

>  is a southern gentlemen, as shown by his restraint on this list,

         Thank you, good sir!

>and if I remember correctly is an active member of the civil war 
>reenactment group in
>his area, a confederate colonel if I recall.

         For the record, that's true, except I'm only a Sergeant.

>Again some of this is clear from his sig, other parts are clear if you take
>the time to read the archives of this list.

         To be fair, there's nothing I know of directing newcomers to the 
archives, and digging through seven (or how ever many survived the crash) 
years' worth of posts is a bit much to ask of them. I'm not even sure the 
first great War debate on this list survives.
         I appreciate the kind words directed at me, Mr. Anderson, unworthy 
as I am of them, but methinks perhaps it's time we end this topic here.

Deo Vindice,
Mr. Christopher L. McGlothlin, M.Ed.

Educator & Freelance RPG Writer
Member, Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design
Moderator of the New Gamers Order Listserver

"Look upon me! I'll show you the life of the mind!"
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