some of you lurkers might have some thoughts
on the sample documents i have posted lately,
but be reluctant to step into this fray
where the flamethrowers splay.

i understand.  if you want to share your thoughts
backchannel with me, i would be happy to do that.

normally i eschew backchat, because for me the main
point of a listserve is to engage in public conversation,
not private chats, but in this case i'll make exception...

-bowerbird