From: Thor Bols (thorbols@hotmail.com)
Date: 11/04/00-10:42:13 AM Z
Well, I guess my past behavior precludes me from taking offense from this
dismissal of my contributions, no matter that they were offered in complete
earnestness and intended to be read and considered seriously. While the
discussion was off-topic, it was certainly no more OT than many other
wanderings.
I would hope that any thinking person that actually read through these past
postings will realize that it was not my criticisms of Mapplethorpe that
were offensive, but rather the homophobic responses that were casually
offered by other list members.
I apologize for any past and current indiscretions, doubly so if it will
assure my inclusion in the Quaalude distribution program!
>From: Rod Fleming <rodfleming@sol.co.uk>
>Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
>To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
>Subject: Re: Photo History and (much-needed) Quaalude distribution program
>Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 08:58:59 +0000
>
>There are two observations I'd like to make please. The first is that Chris
>asked for responses OFF-list, but hey, who reads anyway, and the second is
>that the present turbulence in the teacup was set off by a seriously
>immoderate and provocative post from one Thor Bols, who has long been
>identified as a troll (who may not actually exist at all) and who is
>probably laughing his head off at the amount of feathers that are flying as
>a result of his cleverness.
>
>The fact is that ANY collection of just 5 photogs who fit the criteria
>Chris
>set is going to be highly subjective and probably contentious, but good
>luck
>to her- that will allow her to craft a thought-provoking and interesting
>lecture, which is what I thought she was looking for. Good God I can't even
>agree with myself two days running who the five should be, never mind
>expecting consensus from you lot!
>
>Everybody has the right to like who they like, but at the same time artists
>deserve the respect of being considered for their work, especially by other
>artists. Not liking Mapplethorpe because you don't like his work is okay;
>slagging him off because one has a problem with his sexual orientation just
>ain't.
>
>Anyway, hope you enjoyed the Bromoil thing..........
>
>
>
>Rod..........
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <FDanB@aol.com>
>To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
>Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 3:59 AM
>Subject: Photo History and (much-needed) Quaalude distribution program
>
>
> >
> > Just returned Monday from the "Hopperfest" Bromoil
> > meeting/symposium/thing on the East Coast (my wife Jill was a
> > participant; I was along as supportive spouse) and I gotta tell you,
>when
> > it comes to having, expressing and responding to opinions, many on this
> > alt-photo list could learn some civility from those folks.
> >
> > What IS it with the egos on this list anyway?
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > sed-a-tive n.
> > An agent or a drug having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect.
> >
>
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