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Originally Posted by All4Fun
Netseeker, it sounds like you are insinuating that my opinion doesn't matter because I haven't *earned* some right to provide it. Way to go. Thanks for the warm welcome. Let's limit the opinions to the regular posters here. 
Now that I've been framed as an "outsider", as an outsider looking at this discussion, it seems that folks are going way out of their way to be "polite" about a discussion that is inherently controversial. That to me is being naive.
This is certainly not any attack on "EA" but she has certainly been the most vocal about the decision to close the Conservatory and all I'm saying is if she can't accept the decision, she can either continue to contribute to the forum for the benefit of the other members who have embraced her or she can move on.
If the way that's being conveyed is hard for some to accept, quite honestly (and not to be contentious), I think that's really too bad considering this is a public discussion forum. |
All4Fun, you are a valued and respected member of this site just like everyone and we respect your opinion and want you to feel comfortable participating in the discussion. there is no hierarchy here of "veterans vs. new members" and your voice matters just like everyone's. this is a controversial matter, so some tempers are running high and people are feeling a bit sensitive about it. i think you have made some very good points in your posts and i am glad you have contributed to the discussion. i hope you'll continue to participate and not feel unwelcome, or that you have to prove yourself. i don't think netseeker meant to marginalise you, just as i don't think you meant to denigrate Ea ; it's sometimes difficult to convey precisely what you are feeling about such a sensitive topic in writing, but let's all give each other the benefit of the doubt, to keep a constructive discussion.
thanks to both of you for participating.