I came to Suz's board relatively late. I first found it when Flashpoint was about to come out. At the time (2004) I was not into conversation and so a board of her fans, did not interest me. When her novel, Breaking Point came out in 2005, I returned to check out comments about my favorite characters, Max and Gina. I found out that Tom the SEAL, the inspiration for Suz's SEAL books, had just joined and that put me over the top...I joined. I do not post there constantly, but I find it an interesting place to hang. Another retired Navy SEAL hangs there, too and the conversation moves from books to military, at the drop of the hat. It makes for a place I like to visit. I even became interested in The Unit there. So I owe a lot to the ladies (and men) of this board and of course, the author, her husband and her best friend.
Politics during this past month took it's toll and the Election results must have placed the final nail in the coffin of this board. While I was enjoying my trip to Las Vegas, the board disappeared. That doesn't mean it's gone for good, but it doesn't look good. After all these years, I should be used to this happening, but like children, I mourn each one's death.
Suz: I hope you bring it back, but I totally understand why you may not.
Either way, Godspeed to you, your life, your family and your career.
May the world finally see things your way.
I am confident that day will come.
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Updated on 11/16 to add that Suzanne will bring back a moderated board, on the 18th.
Good to see we have not lost her, interacting with her readers.
It's always a shame when that sort of thing happens. I understand politics can be important and serious business, but important enough to wreak havoc on an otherwise entertainment-based and fun venue? And it's usually a core group of just a few that bring it down for all the rest.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how Ms. Brockman's board was set up and organized, but I guess that's the beauty of StAl's segregated topics keeping the politics away from the music. Which, as you know, is how I like my music—separated from politics. I'm interested in both, but I don't really need any intersection of the two.
It seems to me that the art of discussing politics in a calm, rational manner with real consideration given to the other side's viewpoint (without necessarily agreeing) has become a lost art. (Much like sportsmanship, I fear. Sigh.) I don't even think presidential debates are what they once were, though I admit I pay more attention to those these days than I ever did in the past.
I could easily be wrong about all of this, though. I may just have entered the curmudgeonly phase of life. (And many of my friends would probably say I reached that years ago.)
I agree with you. One of my favorite political types, happens to be a Republican. I listen to him (minus the fact that he is known in history as "The Spin Doctor") because he usually tries to find common ground. That's how I feel. Let's get this problem solved, instead of the posturing and dirty tricks and such. If we had seriously worked on dealing with healthcare back in the '90's look how much better off we could have been. Instead, I keep a job, just to keep my family insured. One should NOT be connected to the other! but I digress... :-)
ReplyDeleteGood trip to you, my friend. See you when you return.