Re: Re: HYB: unanswered questions (was test, black flounces)

In a message dated 11/21/2006 9:11:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
lmann@lock-net.com writes:

Or, more  likely in this particular case, there may not be anybody 
reading your post  who has anything helpful to say on the subject at the  
moment.


I have thought several times lately that we are not quite as good as  we used 
to be about acknowledging people's contributions, or thanking those  who have 
who have taken their time and made an effort to speak to our  concerns. 
 
The sense that one is speaking into a void, or being ignored, is not  
pleasant. Those of us who have been around a while get used to it, more or  less, and 
do not take it personally. Not being able to get a conversation  going on a 
matter that interests one ardently is another thing altogether,  but that is 
also to be expected from time to time.
 
As for the black flounces idea, Christian, I think that sounds deliciously  
wicked, like Scarlett's widow's weeds, although I tend to prefer my dark irises 
 tailored and my pastels fluffy. I am into color and textures, you see, more 
than  formal elaboration, as such, although, like many here, I do have an 
interest in  flatties, and chimeras and such. 
 
As to the bit you posted earlier about atypical branching and flatties, I  
suspect the reason the sort of branching you were suggesting might be  a viable 
aesthetic alternative is not so favored is because many folks  find it 
inherently unstable and bone ugly. I do not think this is entirely  a case of 
groupthink, or lack of imagination. 
 
Which brings us to another reason some folks may not respond:  They simply 
don't agree with you, but they also don't want to dampen your  enthusiasms. We 
become very protective of each other's fancies,  and quirks, and unique visions 
around here. 
 
Cordially,
 
Anner Whitehead
Richmond VA  USA

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