Club Description

[plinsenmayer at yahoo.com]

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No: HPFGUIDX C1034
From: plinsenmayer
Subject: Club Description
Date: 4/11/00 10:11 pm  (ET)

Hi:

Well, I've taken over as "founder" for not even a week and I already
want to exercise power! Just kidding.

I am thinking back though to our discussions re: Mr. Beckhorn and
the possibility of making a slight revision to our club description
to clarify that this board is intended to be a forum for adult *fans*
of the HP books. I have no intention of just making this change without
some feedback from our members though. If enough people think this is
a bad idea for whatever reason, I'll be happy to just drop the whole idea.

I don't intend for this change to in any way prevent or discourage
anyone from criticizing the books (or otherwise inhibit the free speech &
stimulating discourse we've had so far). I just think it puts potential
members (people who visit the boards to see what it's about) on notice
that we *are* fans (and are not a group devoted to discussing how to
ban the books for example).

I suppose it can be argued that it is self-evident that we are fans of
the HP series or that it can quickly be gleaned that we are fans simply
by reading the last 30-40 messages. But, I still think it could be a
good idea, and I will look forward to hearing your thoughts.

I'd rather not tie up the boards with this topic more than
necessary (although you should feel free to post to the group if you
want. <g>). You can also email me privately with your support or dissent
at linsenma at hic.net.

Penny