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Old October 23rd, 2007, 11:54 AM   #15 (permalink)
imwjl
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I don't think anybody has to be apologetic because this whole site in one way or another gets Paul's goal of a nice and civil place.

OTOH, I realized I did get questions that were directly about my occasional playing at a Jewish community center answered in other areas, and I suppose people here who know about sound and PA systems could have helped fast and directly.

Most important might be that some people I told or sent links to who lead worship and summer camps in my Jewish community did comment that they didn't feel comfortable like I did, and this is Paul's business and we all appreciate it so if he gets better stats with his advertising and some donations it helps all and same if it puts off an occasional hot thread.

I also think building community is important. The true importance of that did not dawn on me until I started doing a lot of volunteer work outside of my religious community - mostly civic and for people with problems. I've seen posts here (TDPRI in general) directly and indirectly over mental health, family, marital, parenting, loss and illness issues and responses that made me think that people really did benefit. If any change can make somebody feel included, part of something good or happy it has done what our religions say we should do.

Bottom line: If any change helps Paul's business, keeps the site in general here and builds community and decency it's all good.

Thank you.
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