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Not why but rather why not
Posted Nov 24, 2007
The current topic, that of course being why there needs to be a reinterpretation of the Guidelines has been argued back and forth across h2g2 and really time itself if one considers how long this selfsame debate has actually raged. Rather than follow the same path as been tread for far too long I propose we look at it from a different angle. Rather than argue for a need to change I propose we instead look at this from the opposite end of the spectrum. I would like each and every single researcher to read the following and by saying read I mean just that, read it in entirety and then stop to contemplate before replying.
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That fact that what you read never even made it to Peer Review but rather The UnderGuide tells the tale better than I possibly could, it's authors well versed from prior experience as to it's fate should that avenue be explored, that being what I refer to as the Mary and Joseph reply, "There's no room for YOU at the Inn, try the stable next door" Sad really and we are all the poorer for this being the norm rather than the exception. Aside from adding a listing of the ususal such a Place of Birth, Born/Died, etc. what more info could you ask for and in reality what more could you truly want or need?
Isn't the essence of The Guide to educate and inform, to inspire as it enlightens? What better way exists than to engage the reader, to draw their attention and most importantly hold it? Rather than petty debate over semantics shouldn't the focus be instead upon what really matters, the very reason behind why we, each and every single one of us who claims the title Researcher does what he or she does here? In the end it is the goal that is of the greatest import, not the the hows or whys nor the who's that get us there.
Don't you see, it's not change for the sake of change that's being debated but rather a new way of doing what is behind our guiding principles. Shouldn't we as conscientious adults want to do whatever we can to further these most noble goals, validate the effort we all put into making this place what it is today, a unique environment based on tolerance and education through knowledge and understanding? Let's all leave the rhetoric behind and do what we can to actually advance this great experiment and in doing so make the entire site a better place for us and in turn the world as a whole. Shouldn't that be our true goal, our primary guiding principle, our very reason for being?
It's quite simple in the end, the only real question here being in how you will answer and from where that answer comes. So, what will it be Reasearcher, more of the same or a new beginning for us as all? 
Spy
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I don't do long goodbyes
Posted Sep 4, 2006
So with that I shall exit, stage right. No flash, bang nor puff of smoke to cover my departure, just a wave and a simple thank you to all who've put up with me during my tenure here. Take care my friends, perhaps we'll meet again someday.
Spynxxx/Spy/Brad
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I'm not big on explanations but.................
Posted Dec 31, 2005
I owe each and everyone of you just that. Not that I'll go into details, just the basic facts, issues important enough to draw me away from you, my friends.
Some of you are aware of the less savory details of my son's legal crisis that took me away earlier this very year and if you aren't then you need to brush up on your lurking skills 
. This doesn't pertain that situation in general other than as an added ingredient in the pot that was approching the boiling point.
This time the problem involved keeping my marriage together, an investment going on 18 years. This year of 2005 will mark a point in my life in which I was forced to go to extremes, looking at both the old and new in context and making decisions based on emotion as well as fact. That these decisions would effect not only my life but the life of my child had an overwhelming impact on all that was said and done, adding to the conundrum of how to fix something when you can't pinpoint the problem.
In the end it was sheer force of will(AKA/stubbornness)that provided the key to sticking it out till the situation was resolved, but it did take all the patience I possess to do so. It was an effort which once commenced required every ounce of my strength, both of character as well as emotion to pull off. But that was the decision I made and was determined to see it through to the end for good or ill.
As of now I am happy to say that we we continue to grow, not only as a couple but as a family. Mission accomplished.
Having now bared as much of my soul as I care to I will firmly state that this subject is completly off limits for any further discussion. Ever. It is only brought to light as an explanation for my sudden disapperence, something which I did not take lightly but which was most nessesary to the situation at hand.
And with that I am back, so, what did I miss? 
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Latest reply: Dec 31, 2005
To Whom It May Concern
Posted Oct 9, 2005
This is an official notification to any and all concerned. It has come to my attention that my former 'handle' was to long for polite conversation, and to be quite honest I'm just plain tired of typing it out myself. From this point forward I will be shortening my former monicker of Spynxxx to an abbreviated version, that being Spy.
The alternitive to this is XXX which actually looks sort of cool now that I see it and with only one key to consider even easier to type. Perhaps I could stop using anything a'la Prince and just stick with a symbol like my howling buddy here
Spy/XXX/
Gosh, now I'm in a quandry. What do you, my fellow researchers think I should do? Any input would be greatly appriciated and all suggestions will be considered.
Sincerly,
The researcher formerly known as Spynxxx
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And the winner is.................................................................................................................................................................................
Posted Oct 8, 2005
HYPATIA and JODAN of the mighty OZARK PARTY
That's right, all the support offered up by fine folks like you has paid off and the right party actually won. My thanks go out to each and every researcher who helped this dream become a reality. Your declarations of support sent a shiver of fear throughout the competing parties and your votes sent the results over the top.
Now take a moment to bask in the glow, feel the pride that goes with a well earned victory well up inside. Go ahead, you earned it 
Spynxxx
Former Deputy Campaign Director for the Ozark Party
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