[pct-l] Can we please keep this positive?

[Slyatpct@xxxxxxx (Slyatpct@xxxxxxx)]

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Judith,

Take it easy.  The very few post you speak of have been kept to a minimum.
You're making mountains out of molehills.

Just delete the posts you don't agree with and move on.  No need to add a
bunch of buzz words.

Have a great hike,

Sly


In a message dated 3/21/2003 12:19:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jgus@sunbow.org writes:

> I am feeling saddened and violated by the recent posts that express
> religious bigotry and political hatred.  I am preparing to travel the PCT
> this summer and I rely on this "list community" for advice and
> encouragement.  The list has been an inspiring and uplifting experience for
> the most part.  Now I feel personally threatened by the anger, intolerance,
> and insensitivity that has recently been injected into the discussions.  I
> implore those responsible to please get a grip and remember what this is
> really all about. If this list degenerates into a forum for extreme and
> violent expressions of hatred, I will sadly be forced to unsubscribe, and I
> will certainly dread meeting up with these haters on the trail.  It's hard
> enough to be a solo female hiker without wondering if fellow PCTers are
> going to be acting out their bigotry and hatred on the trail.