I have two observations:

1- The "purge" has cost Foxshare dearly in terms of losing some great

contributors, all in the name preserving the list's quality. The result is

certainly a net loss.

2- "The Dark Side" has inspired wit, banter and chatter that I have enjoyed

tremendously. If some are turned off by the soap opera which made that

possible, I am not among them. My dirty little confession is that I have

been amused by it. I expect that I'm not alone. I'm not a Jerry Springer

fan but I guess I'm made of the right stuff to become one.

Gene, this post quote below is exactly what I mean. I laughed my ass off.

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Bill Smallwood

Trader Media Corp.

Toronto, Ontario Canada

bills@tradermags.com

> Welcome to the Dark Side! Nice here in the shade, isn't it? ProFox

is

> a no-frills listserve: please remember to supply your own

lemonade/whatever.

>

> Does anyone have a count on how many of us how been traumatized for

> life, for life I tell you, by being booted off FoxShare?

>

> It used to that having been booted off FoxShare had a certain

> distinction, but since the purges continue, it's not nearly so special

> anymore. I'd protest to Darcy if I thought it would do any good.