Sean, I agree with what you say (“The fact Alison left and Jimmy C and Rachel W was not a case of being offended but a total misreading of term used in a debate.”) Misreading is almost always the reason for squabbles here. I would have thought that academics would not be prone to this.
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Sean Carey wrote:
to me Jamie and never will be. There are successful poets and unsuccessful poets and I accept my minor role. But to decide to become my shrink went away beyond civil discourse as well as the silence is golden brigade. They happily promote their publications or events but are unable to utter a word.
The fact Alison left and Jimmy C and Rachel W was not a case of being offended but a total misreading of term used in a debate. Indeed if anyone had reason to be upset with me it was Jamie McK he showed graciousness not slogans. Note Jimmy was a male Jaime so no ‘sexism’ was involved or intended and all have prospered on Leeside.
You in no way were involved Jaime so no problem whatsoever & I enjoy your posts. If female poets decide not to post it is their choice but it is a pity.
Alison was no shrinking violet with me nor Jimmy or Rachel who got in their digs with relish. Nor am I a sour grapes left outside the railings writer with a grudge. Exclusion is exclusion in any area of life and Sound Eye excelled at it. What is amusing is that the head man claims to be ‘a socialist’ and others are ‘Green’ lovers of nature. Their brand of politics is Interventionist with views on every nation on the planet but on Irish issues they just follow prevailing trends.
Thus my view that the ‘Alison left because of male bullies’ holds no water. I see no mention of Rachel or Jimmy leaving but Alison has more kudos.
Cheers
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