Posted by IsoM on July 12, 2002, at 11:41:38
In reply to Re: Blocked Forever--beardedlady (For Dr. Bob) » beardedlady, posted by Lini on July 12, 2002, at 10:30:10
Lini, you wrote:
" . . . but if you've met some of the loveliest people you've known here, than in the "big picture" isn't he probably getting it mostly right?"
No, he's not getting it mostly right.Think of a new store opening that purports to offer various products that people have really needed, not just wanted, but were unable to find elsewhere. In the main display area are many different products that are eagerly bought, just what is needed.
Different diplay areas now branch off the main room but as customers stroll through these rooms, a number of them find shoddy products, over-priced products, & even products that don't belong in such a store.
Disappointed that the store didn't live up to their expectations (but they did get some good things in the main display area), they leave while the store is still packed with other shoppers. Those leaving discuss together the idea of opening their own cooperative to truly offer what they agree is needed.
I wouldn't say that the store is mostly getting it right. What I would say is it brought together different people who agreed on what's truly needed that otherwise wouldn't have met each other. Nothing more. Meanwhile, other shoppers seem happy enough with the store & continue shopping there.
Sorry for the silly analogy but I wanted to make it clear.
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