Dear Seth

I don't know what to say. I know that to some, "taking a stand" means attacking other poets or those with whom you have differences.

I should simply refuse to engage with you on these matters. "I'm right." "No, I'm right." "No, you're an asshole." "No, buddy, YOU'RE the asshole," and so on ad nauseum.

You've made your aesthetic preferences very clear. I'm not really too worried about that. I mean, after all, my own poetic practice is pretty conservative as well.

But the sheer combat for the sake of it that goes on in blogworld just disgusts me.

I don't attack Jimmy or "take a stand" against him because he's not saying anything substantive. He's merely attacking you (and anyone else who will allow him to). He's having fun playing his game and some people (me included) find it nauseating. But shit, if it's causing you that much grief, delete his comments. Don't find fault with me for refusing to play.

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I disagree with some of the things you and RJ have to say about poetry. Big deal! It's a bit unfair though, to call me out for not attacking Berhle when the conversation was supposed to be about poetry.

You're entitled to think whatever you want about me. But your attack/admonishment here is disingenuous at best. You seem to be upset because I won't jump into the fray and take up arms against those who oppose you.

So yeah, shame on me for getting involved.

I'm out.