Gen-Med used to be a place attended by people basically from all around the
world. But it has been degenerating by the behaviour of Hines and
Richardson. If only Hines could stick to genealogy, once he used to
contribute but that is years ago. Richardson has placed himself on a
pedestal, and don't you dare disagree with him. You have seen his attacks on
Tish only this week. When he is asked awkward questions he ignores the
subject and attacks the person. How long do you think Gen-Med can survive
with this kind of school-yard bullying?
Look at the messages I received today,. mainly Richardson grandstanding,
Will Johnson and Renia disagreeing with him, and Richarson sneering at
me---------what kind of contend is that? When was the last time European
contributors really contributed? I fear more and more people are only just
watching and watching and then simply unsubscribe, quietly disappear never
to be seen again.
You say ignore certain people. It is easy to ignore Hines, but Richardson
cannot be ignored, he discusses genealogy, makes mistakes that, if
unchallenged, will end up with other people. If only Richardson appreciated
that "criticism" can only improve information, we all would be better of.
Richardson intends to go on on his merry way, and so do I.
With best wishes
Leo van de Pas
Canberra, Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Margaret" <marschball@wanadoo.fr>
Newsgroups: soc.genealogy.medieval
To: <gen-medieval@rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: Maud Fitzalan
I really hope people do not leave because of the nastiness of some
postings. Although there is so much of it I think (or perhaps, hope,
is better) that ignoring them would eventually at least reduce the
spoiling. I think it's a mistake to respond to certain people and to
taunts and any personal insult in kind. All it does is feed whatever
delusions those people are suffering from and is seen as
encouragement. They have the same mentality as stalkers. Trying to
reason or shame leads you into a hiding to nowhere.
There is some good stuff still coming, despite everything. I've often
noticed that three or four messages can get through on a thread before
it gets picked on and starts degenerating. Once that happens I flick
through as quickly as possible and watch out for sane messages. I only
wish I was more knowledgeable and could join in more, but there we
are. Leo has the right idea - he changes the heading. That way the
filth is just ignored.
Anyway, for the reasons given by Leo and Merilyn, I do hope people
really interested in the subject don't leave.
yours
Margaret
On Nov 15, 9:58 am, "Leo van de Pas" <leovd...@netspeed.com.au> wrote:
Dear Merilyn,
Richardson and Hines have no shame. By edging out people they expect to
become the big fish, but it will be a very small pond.
By edging out people who critise Richardson simply will mean that
Richardson
is always right and become the big genealogical guru he already thinks he
is. Only gullible people will remain and be in awe of the _oh so
knowledgeable_ Mr. Richardson, and then he will sell even more books, the
books he regularly touts on gen-med.
Richardson is trying to high-jack gen-med for his selfish reasons. His
simulposting games are just to taunt Todd Farmerie and Don Stone.
I really wonder about his sanity, his indecent behaviour is already
known,
where will he lead himself? A nervous breakdown? It will be self
inflicted.
And in the mean time Gen-Med already damaged by Hines goes even further
down
the gurgler.
If only we could start afresh, and do without these two.
With best wishes
Leo van de Pas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Merilyn Pedrick" <pedri...@ozemail.com.au
To: <gen-medie...@rootsweb.com
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: Maud Fitzalan
How many worthwhile contributors have left this forum because of the
asinine rantings of those who clog up the system with venom and spite
which
has nothing to do with medieval genealogy?
Most of us haven't the stomach for a fight with them, but Peter tried,
and
has now given up in disgust. It would be tragic if someone like Leo
left
as
well.
Shame on you, who have driven away the ones we have relied on for
scholarly
information.
Merilyn Pedrick
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