RE: Long Posts

[Scott Flaherty <zoso@xxxxxxx>]

Paul writes:
>  This so called "thread" is inappropriate and entirely out of 
> hand. How seriously can one take Scott Flaherty who has 
> already engaged in three separate *public* flame wars during
> his modest tenure on this list (one extended one with a teen-
> ager). This is the first time I have responded to this publicly,
> but I have sent several private notes to Scott indicating why 
> this kind of perpetual flaming of an individual is inappropriate
> on the list. Yet, he continues his childish assaults, always
> trying to get the last word.
>      The argument he makes (above) is transparent. Yes, if it
> were simply a matter of disagreeing with an opinion Jean has
> expressed, or anyone else's opinion for that matter, then it
> might be appropriate, though not necessarily conducive to the
> supposed ends of this list. However, most of Scott's posts on 
> the subject have been intended to personally offend, not refute
> an individual's opinion. How else can you justify a relatively new
> contributor publicly telling Jean that she is "widely reveiled by 
> so many on this list". That is not "disagreeing with an opinion"
> or well intentioned "free speech". It is inconsiderate to a long
> standing member of this list's feelings, and reprehensible. It 
> has also led to a prolonged, personal flame war that has NO
> place on this list. Go back to the archives and you will see 
> that Scott has been carrying on this same flame for more 
> than 3 weeks. As for opinions, perhaps we could disagree
> with Scott's opinions if he had ever contributed a single Led
> Zeppelin relevant post to the list. As it is, I have no idea where
> he stands on any Zep isues, but I certainly know in depth what
> he personally thinks of Jean, Jason Artman etc... Scott calls
> himself the "Crusader for Relevancy" and asks for individuals to
> "get back on topic". This guy wouldn't know "on topic" if it were
> served to him buffet style. His NZC to ZC post ratio is 20:1.
>      If a large number of people disagree with Jean's stated 
> opinions, then it is atleast because she has had the courage 
> to express them. That is a great deal more than I can say for
> Scott, who to the best of my knowledge has posted no more
> than one or two Zep related posts to the list, compared to the
> numerous flames he has publicly sent to Jean and Jason.
>    I think Jean has acquitted herself well by being above publicly
> responding in kind to these personal attacks. There have been a
> number of posts by Jean that I have disagreed with during the time
> that I have been on this list, but not to an extent that would call for
> this type of ill-considered response. There are numerous problems
> with this list, and as far as I can see NONE of them are the result 
> of Jean Lorrah's contributions. These individuals like Carmilla and 
> Scott, who perpetuate the litany of non Zep related personal attacks,
> are of far greater detriment to the list in my opinion. The problem with
> this list is not the reflective, contemplative people on this list (like 
> Jean), it is the masses of individuals who are either iunwilling to take
> the time, or incapable of forming well-conceived thoughts about the 
> band and their music. Let's not dissuade one of the individuals who
> can/does think for him/herself from contributing to the list. I would
> hope that Scott will read this and realize that this matter has been
> taken far enough.
> 
> 
> ~Paul
> 
> 
> Hey Paul-now that you've carried it one step further, revel in the     fact that YOU have the last word!!! Go on, pal-it's what you wanted :)