Conspiracy Theories

[a_reader2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 96596

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ferer" <jferer at y...> wrote:
(snip)
> Why am I ranting about this?  I feel strongly about it.  I'm 
genuinely
> troubled by the conspiracy theory world view.  In the Harry Potter
> context, I don't want my kids to think this is how the world 
works.  I
> don't want other HP readers to think that, either.
> 
Carolyn:
Jim, however strong your feelings, you cannot impose limits on what a 
list of 11500 adults is allowed to discuss. The great strength of 
this group is its diversity and tolerance of opinions, and the 
welcome it gives to any Harry Potter theories, provided they are 
expressed within the Admin rules. The guidance you give your own 
children on what to expect of the world is obviously up to you, but 
please don't assume that others share your point of view. 

Personally, I think it is naive to imagine that no conspiracy takes 
place in this troubled world. JKR is a highly intelligent woman, and 
I believe she weaves RL reality very deftly into the Potterverse, and 
that includes conspiracy concepts. And adults are always going to 
think of more complex solutions to plots than children, and this list 
is here for us to enjoy discussing these theories. 

I would be very curious to see your list of 'acceptable' topics, 
given what you have indicated should be off-limits. However, if you 
want to continue the discussion, I think probably this thread should 
be taken to the OT (or maybe Feedback ?)list.