Bruce,
I have been a participant here for some time now. In all the correspondence
you and I have had, it has been manifestly clear to me that you have been a
giving, considerate and dedicated friend to all and to the art.
You have helped me unselfishly and have been a good friend. I usually stay
pretty much off the online discussions because in the technical aspect of
the art, I am as ignorant as I am enthusiastic in my practice and learning.
Only in the realm of the actual Zen itself because of my studies and
experience and training in Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo and my 32 years of
teaching same, have I interjected anything.
Gene's incredible hubris and his obvious unconcern for the generally
accepted sensibilities of the civilized would have me tell you that I am in
agreement with your decision. I have enjoyed some of Gene's adventures,
especially in the use of urushi and his subsequent poisoning...and in his
indomitable spirit and good humor to overcome his malady. But whatever in
the world possessed him to go off on this latest tangent is beyond me.
I know that should he honestly apologize and realize that somewhere in this
world there should be some modesty, some small place where humor is
appreciated but sensitivity as well; that somewhere there is a place for the
less coarsening of America and our world, you would accept his apology and
welcome him back. And perhaps we could all do as we know we can do: let
go, let the river run, and fill the new bubbles with new energies, never
mentioning this ripple again.
But I thank you very much for doing all that you do to keep this an open
forum for learning and sharing and camaraderie. Thank you.
I know you considered the whole and your decision had nothing to do with an
exercise of power for its own sake.
Wayne
-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Jones [mailto:bjones@weber.ucsd.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:42 AM
To: shakuhachi@weber.ucsd.edu
Subject: [Shaku] Terminating participants
I want to take a moment to respond to all of you who wrote
to me, both on the list and offline, about my terminating Gene
Neill's access to the list. I've never had to do that before
and was only willing to do so in extreme circumstances.
I appreciate your support. Thank you,
bj
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