[pct-l] Personal Realities - women in mind...

[Ann Gerckens]

re: Personal Realities - women in mind...
Jeffrey, have I ever mentioned that I love you?
SPLAT!


On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 11:56 PM, Jeffrey Olson <jjolson60 at centurylink.net>wrote:

> This forum is the best place to get information and perspectives about
> hiking the PCT.  If you just discovered the listserv and are really
> excited to find a place to get your questions answered, you are at the
> right place.
>
> Listen to Diane and Shroomer.  Brick throws in his acerbic comments.
> Yogi is there for technical questions.  There have been lots of people
> who have maintained a presence on the listserv  since it started in 1994.
>
> Because the listserv has existed for 20 years, the variety of
> contributions is manifold.   That means threads get established and the
> world is our oyster...
>
> There are members of the listserv who are trolls.  Their posts are
> sexist and demeaning.  Every once in a while - about twice a year
> -        women point out that perpetrating sexual violence is unacceptable.
>
> Please ignore the idiots who inflict their personal pain on us.
>
> I implore the women who find us (the listserv) to continue to take risks
> and express your questions and fears and seated understandings.  Diane
> is such a good role model.  She has a well developed perspective.  Lots
> of us do.  She actually is able to express it.
>
> The PCT is an  experience, not a place.  This listserv is here to
> support you as you develop your dreams about what life means.  Just
> ignore the stupid male sexist shit and build on what Diane says.. If you
> spend six weeks or more on a trail, you'll be transformed. If you are
> interested in transforming, share your thoughts/feelings and take a
> minor risk.  We'll shut down the trolls and self-absorbed sexists.  We
> want to hear what you are thinking and feeling.  I really think and feel
> deeply that this forum is a place for future women leaders - local,
> state, national, and world - to cut her/their teeth.
>
> Jeffrey Olson
> Rapid City, SD
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