Posted by Joy (38.169.95.11) on March 27, 2000 at 23:25:07:
I don't know how in the world it came across that I've got anything negative to say about Elaine, but somehow I've stirred up a tempest that I don't know how to slow down. If my post(s) in ANY way came across like I was critical, defensive or attacking of Elaine in ANY way, I'm sincerely very sorry--it was the farthest thing from my mind. Since when does expressing another, or adding to someone's, viewpoint evoke so much venmous hostility?
From what I've read of Elaine's posts, she's kind, intelligent, compassionate, gracious and tender to the needs and feelings of others--the same characteristics I try to carry out in my life.
I LIKE reading Elaine's posts, I enjoy what she shares and love what she has to say and how she says it. I don't know how many apologies I have to make for even SEEMING to come across like I have ANY disparaging thoughts about Elaine.
I wish there were some way to cool this misunderstanding that has gotton WAY out of hand. It's one thing to defend someone's position, but why do I have to be called vicious names and receive veiled threats in a post because someone missed my point?