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I understand, and we try whenever possible to avoid the appearance of impropriety. And to be fair, most of the "improprieties" we've been accused of have been grossly exaggerated by our detractors. The Inaugural is a case in point. Once again, this was decidedly NOT a Network function. It was organized by some of the higher-ups in FR, but came long before the Network was anything but a vague plan.

Using volunteer help, it is not inconceivable that mistakes are made. Most often, they are mistakes of execution, not of principle. But because people are quick to judge, once a mistake is made, the blame-shifting starts. Then feelings get hurt and the bile starts to flow and all unity dissolves in a corrosive spray of vitriol and enmity.

Maybe we in the Network need to work harder to deserve the trust we ask for. Keep in mind that there are issues of such sensitivity that they cannot be capriciously made public knowledge. But your reasoned criticisms have been noted and will be acted upon.

That same gratitude applies to all who have spoken in a spirit of co-operative critique. Together, we truly can achieve the goal we all share.

Keep in mind that there are issues of such sensitivity that they cannot be capriciously made public knowledge.

Knowing that you are probably serious about this comment...I will not point out the absurdity of it.

It is exactly this mindset that has led to all this crap. The secret 'inner workings' that the privledged have to deal with. Did every friggin' one of you have to read "Dianetics" by L.Ron Hubbard before you became 'cleared' for the 'sensitive' stuff?

Y'all have a good day in your fantasy world....just remember that you are just another in a long, long line of 'inner groups' that have existed here at FR. Everyone has good intentions...remember the FAB? Coven? Do these names ring a bell?

IJ: The Inaugural is a case in point. Once again, this was decidedly NOT a Network function. It was organized by some of the higher-ups in FR, but came long before the Network was anything but a vague plan.

As much as you try, as long as you share the name "freerepublic" you and the forum are joined at the hip. Not in a legal sense, but perception is reality when this is concerned. For all the perks you have for using the name, you must take the baggage as well. Using volunteer help, it is not inconceivable that mistakes are made. Most often, they are mistakes of execution, not of principle. But because people are quick to judge, once a mistake is made, the blame-shifting starts. Then feelings get hurt and the bile starts to flow and all unity dissolves in a corrosive spray of vitriol and enmity.

I agree...which is why it is best to leave it out in the open as much as conceivably possible. It will keep folks focused on the big picture, instead of playing power games. thannks for your response.