warren c. e. austin
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
Registered: February 2003
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... and focus not on endings!
We, who regularly inhabit this World so fondly nick-named "iomfatsland" by the late Robert, and known to all as The Scholar, have our reasons for our being here, whether we be visible denizens, or from the ranks of those sheltered within it's shadows.
In recent months this community has seen much discord, with bitter and acrimonious debate causing considerable angst amongst us all, resulting in any number of leave-takings.
I, for one know, that these recent events are not who we are, nor reflective of our common purpose.
I suggest that all ills of the past, should now forever and a day remain there. Renewal of this community's fellowship is long since due, and I suggest that we collectively once more enjoin all who visit here in the same caring, compassionate, loving embrace that has encouraged us all, at one time or another, to become a part of this marvellous haven so graciously provided for us through the kind auspices of our host and sponsor "Timmy", his technical wizard "MegaMan" and "bluedomino.com", the web-hosting service that keeps this community on-the-air.
To this purpose, I further suggest that perhaps each of us, in replying to this *post*, should "scribble a few lines" relating for all just a little about who each of us is, how we came to be here, and what drives us individually to want to remain.
Hopefully this will encourage others who find us to want to step forward, and want to do the very same.
I'll start the ball rolling by my making the first reply.
Warren C. E. Austin
Toronto, Canada
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