ADMIN: Abanes discussions - please continue off list

[Neil Ward]

No: HPFGUIDX 17649

Hi everyone,

Since the discussion with Richard Abanes has continued in much the same vein
as before, I think, with respect, that it's time to move on.  To my mind,
there are now more comments about Richard and his views than on the
underlying discussion of the Harry Potter books.  That isn't all down to
him, of course (although he did walk in here of his own free will), but he
can't stop being Richard Abanes. Regardless of his standpoint, some of the
attacks on him have been very strong and the moderators do not want see such
personal remarks displayed on this list.

It would be great if we could lift the literary and analytical elements from
the discussion and leave aside the insults and bad feeling, but there has
been direct rudeness on both sides and that does not create a pleasant
atmosphere for our club.  I don't agree with Richard's views on the topics
in debate, but I would not deny him the right to hold or state his views.
However, I do think the best place for them is in his book, aimed at its
Christian readership, and not here, among fervent Harry Potter fans.

Richard:  thanks for putting yourself on the spot.  No offence meant, but we
have been discussing a very specific matter, with the focus firmly on you,
and I'm not sure that you would want to remain if we weren't discussing
issues relating to your book.  If you do remain, you will be subject to the
same rules as the other list members and the moderators will be requesting
that you observe our netiquette rules, read our FAQs, scan the archives for
related discussions and embrace all aspects of the club.

I must now ask anyone who wishes to continue discussions relating to
Richard's book to do this directly with him at:

richardabanes at earthlink.net

Thank you for your cooperation.

Neil
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