"Also I think some of the possessiveness you mention is really a sort of struggle to "control" (not the best choice of words - maybe direct?) the single centre stage here."

--Jon Freeman

Thank you Jon. I agree with you. Politics is squeezing the life out of this place. And I agree with Bill D. This place is something brand new in the world. And it has so much potential. But it will never realize that potential unless we all are willing to find a way to let it be what it needs to be and not try to control it.

I think if we do that, it can be more amazing than any of us could ever imagine. But I think if we don't do that, it will just be a momentary stopping place for people who stay for a little while, get tired of the politics, and then leave.