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It just occurred to me that Fede has been missing for quite some time and there was no indication of them planning a hiatus. Does anyone know if Fede is alright?
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From what I remember she spilt after several unfortunate male vs female threads - as did several other valuable female members. I searched one thread down but didn't not want to link it.
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I think I remember that whole sorry affair. It's a shame it lead to the exodus. Does anyone know if those who left are doing okay? Annapurna is another name that springs to mind.

I hope they're okay.
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And Vepacitta and Sanghamitta left then as well. I was hoping they would return, but it appears at least one of them has had their account deleted.
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I feel responsible; I was certainly involved in the discussion and I certainly handled it unskillfully. Strange how things have a tenancy to be brought to mind at odd times.
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Perhaps this could serve as reminder that unstructured gender discussions on this forum have been nothing short of disastrous and should never be taken lightly when they come up.
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Agreed. The cost is too great and there's little to gain.
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I wouldn't beat yourself up, they just get going so fast and never have the chance to come back together for middle ground.
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Mawkish1983 wrote:It just occurred to me that Fede has been missing for quite some time and there was no indication of them planning a hiatus. Does anyone know if Fede is alright?
As far as I know, (I don't post there) she's still 'Federica' the moderator at New Buddhist forum. Maybe ask Spiny Norman - I think he's a regular there.



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Mawkish1983 wrote:It just occurred to me that Fede has been missing for quite some time and there was no indication of them planning a hiatus. Does anyone know if Fede is alright?
Yes, she's fine. :thumbsup:
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Thanks Spiny Norman. I appreciate that.
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She was also posting here under the NO BS Buddhist.
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I'd sure like them to come back. Anna left in large part because of conflict with another member who has since left.

EDIT: it appears my memory is shoddy. Anna did leave in in response to all that divisive stuff.
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lyndon taylor wrote:She was also posting here under the NO BS Buddhist.
WAAAHH??? Serious???

(Extra question marks lyndon-style)

Sort of shocked.
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SDC wrote:
lyndon taylor wrote:She was also posting here under the NO BS Buddhist.
WAAAHH??? Serious???

(Extra question marks lyndon-style)

Sort of shocked.

I'm astonished, I thought Element was the only 'kid on the block' doing sock-puppets everywhere!


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