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I cannot understand the elimination of the past posts of Peter Osborne. Certainly there are those who may find little worth in those deleted posts---that is their choice. However, there are many, some, or perhaps only a few who may find some of the content worthwhile---that is their choice also.
Or at least it was their choice at one point in time, however, it seems it no longer is their choice if they wish to review. Obviously those posts met the standards of the forum at one time or they would not have been allowed to remain at that time. Therefore, there is no reason to delete them now. In fact, I personally found many of Peter's postings no different than the posting that prompted Peter to write. Many were similar in technique of inuendo and wit. There obviously remains no way to compare the two, and it therefore is difficult to compare the "one" that remains.
An editor at eUmpire is fond of recalling Orwelle's "Animal Farm" and making analogies. It seems appropriate when he makes analogies, and inappropriate when others do. As I recall when I read the book, after defeating the farmer in their revolution, the animals decided to burn all that reminded them of the "ill ways" of the humans so they may forever forget them. They then made rules to follow so as not to change and become like their much hated humans. Over time, however, certain leaders began to change the rules to best meet their own needs, and in fact took on the traits of those "ill mannered" humans. That made things very allowable for them and certainly justified what they did to the other, less knowing animals. It seemed the animals who ultimately ended up running the show got rid of anything and everything that opposed them---even killing other animals (which was against their rules---at least before they changed the rules). The leaders continued to change the rules and enforce the rules to meet their specific needs, ideals, and viewpoints. They also eliminated the animals who opposed them or highlighted their methods to the other animals.
It is an excellent book though simplistic. I suspect both your editor and I can agree upon that. Those who may not have read it already, should read it. I hope I will remain as privileged as others in recanting the author and the story---it speaks well of certain issues in life.
Peter, I for one will miss your knowledge and wit. I will also miss the information you have provided in the past. It seems I can no longer find it...........
Just my opinion,
Steve
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