Re: ISDN (Was: Women Activists: Call for Submission (fwd))

Anitra Again (anitra@speakeasy.org)
Thu, 15 Jan 1998 21:04:16 -0800 (PST) 

On Thu, 15 Jan 1998, George J.P. Perry wrote:

> Whether <rugosa@interport.net> intended to get an answer, or merely to
> provoke; <anitra@speakeasy.org> protested the question, but -- except
> perhaps indirectly in her assertion that she does not promote The Church
> that Copyrights its Scripture as Trade-Secrets -- did not answer it.  

That was not a question.  That was an attack. 

I did protest it.  Many people consider the most effective way to deal
with unfair attacks is to ignore them.  I do not agree.  It is unfair
to innocent bystanders to let incorrect information or insinuations
stand unchallenged.
 
However, there is no way to satisfactorily prove a negative.  I
thought that I made the facts clear, but you are not satisfied.  I can
only suggest: 1) That you contact the originator of the post I
forwarded. 2) That you check me out -- you can follow the links from
my webpage http://www.speakeasy.org/~anitra to a large number of my
activities and writing, enough to get an idea for yourself of who I am
and what I advocate. 
 
> Even though <rugosa@interport.net> phrased the question with more
> accusation that a cordial inquiry would warrant, I think the question
> legitimate.  

You are far more cynical than I; I usually take a "call for
contributions" at face value unless it includes a "registration fee"
or other request for money, or comes from Woodside Literary Agency or
another group I've been previously warned about (because they will end
up asking for money).

I'm a writer and I know a lot of writers -- letting each other know
about places that are asking for writing is a standard practice.

Just as there are special experiences and emotions shared among those
who have been homeless, making it worthwhile to have a
discussion/support group among ourselves, so there are also special
experiences and emotions shared among women active in grassroots
movements -- and I am glad to find a way that we can share discussion
of these among ourselves.  I am sure that we will share the results
with the wider community, including men.  Unless it's a really *good*
discovery, like chocolate.  I really think we should have kept
chocolate to ourselves in the first place.  

> ... for myself, whenever I encounter an item that specifies me out of
> consideration, I imagine some bizarre scenario:  Crypto-Lesbian Dominatrix
> Seeks Submissive Activists.  

Do you agree with the paranoia of those who believe that it is wrong
for us homeless and formerly homeless people to be off talking by
ourselves? 

> In the end, maybe some female folk will share their heartfelt ambitions
> with each other, and they and their neighbours will be better for it.  

I do hope so.

> ... but be patient.  

I do try.

"All of us are trying .. but some of us are more trying than others."
~~ my mom

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