I *hate* getting involved in the create/evo wars. It is like you all have a circular firing squad, and I am putting myself in the center of it. But here goes.
I think I have some credibility with a few of you. I know that I helped clear up some situations involving Vade and Patrick Henry, including quite a few lengthy discussions with you, Vade.
And Ditto, I don't know if I have much credibility with you or not. I have always appreciated your prayer threads. I think the world needs more prayer, not less.
So maybe, just maybe, all of you (including those who I didn't know enough to put in the To: line here, maybe y'all can ping the others for me) will listen to what I suggest here.
It is very hard to let go of what you perceive as wrongs that occurred in the past. But sometimes, it is the right thing to do. Why don't you do each other a favor, do us moderators a favor, do the forum a favor, and do yourselves a favor. Forget the past with regards to your threads. Let it go. Start fresh. If you think someone has done you wrong, forgive AND forget. Give it a shot, this time. It's not easy. And there will be slip ups. But give it a shot. There are good, constructive, and instructive discussions you all can have, which others can benefit from. But the flame wars get in the way. They don't help either side make their point. I promise you.
Also, if there really are people who are trying to 'get' Alamo-Girl, they can pretty much forget it. It isn't going to happen. She has a reservoir of good will built up, and has shown no inclination to even draw on it, no less deplete it. Hassling her is probably a good way to get in trouble-- unless she is causing trouble which everyone knows she doesn't do.
Seriously, guys (and gals?), think it over and give it a try. Thanks.