You're right, Paul. I don't feel very comfortable in a discussion like this, and the tone of what I say is not what's in my heart. I hate conflict, and I try my best to avoid it and still accomplish what needs to be done. I hate being in a discussion like this, and I don't want to be here. I want to be having fun learning about folk music. Trouble is, there is a matter of disagreement here, and it needs to be settled. I'd like it to be settled once and for all, with a solution that satisfies both sides.

Several weeks ago, I wrote a private message of apology to Kat because I had said some things that were kind of nasty to her. I really was sorry she got hurt, and I did my best to present a balanced explanation of how I bungled into saying something so hurtful. It doesn't seem quite fair to me that she would now choose to excerpt and post only those parts of that explanation that tend to support her position.

So, rather than arguing the pros and cons of all this, I think we need to realize that we have reached an impasse in this discussion. Both sides have valid points, and valid concerns that need to be honored. Now, can we come up with a solution to the problem? I've suggested a separate MudChat Forum. Any other ideas, or any comments on my suggestion?

-Joe Offer-