Date: Sun, 05 Jan 97 19:36:45 GMT
From: Chris
To: Ahuva
Subject: Re: Paper on AGM

Hi once more my friend!
           I have no objection to my name being used.
           How was I effected?
           I was angry that the flamers seemed to identify the 'weak' or 
perhaps some weaknesses amongst AGMers and exploit them. I wanted
revenge initially and was slightly annoyed at those  AGMers who seemed 
to be perpetuating the situation with their responses.
           However, I listened to reason and ignored the attacks. I'm not sure if
they have gone for good but I certainly think that some have. I never felt
threatened myself but felt for those that were threatened.
            I think that in some small way we have experienced one of the
problems that are typical of our World. Do we retaliate when under attack?
Is it better to risk escallating the whole thing by replying in kind or do we
stick to our principals? It would be great to have the flamers return one day
as true AGMers and I would truely welcome them.
            The whole episode has highlighted for me the very human frailties
which we have. While posters to AGM reflect the spirit of AGM (Tollerance,
Caring, Love, Friendship etc) we all act and respond in a similar manner.
When threatened, however, it is hard to mainntain those principals.
             I think those of us who have experienced major irl's (AZAGM &
UKAGM for example) are better able to cope as we know that there is
something more powerful about this group than these simplle
communications.

             Sorry to ramble
             Long live love (it is stronger than anything)!

Hugs & love
Chris43


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