Kevin:

A couple of things . . .

First of all, as I has mentioned several times, I am writing a book that in some ways deals with political conspiracy and conspiracy theories. In order to research this properly, and to get HONEST AND REAL responses from those on this board, all of my so-called childish behavior as you call it was done on purpose.

Secondly, BEFORE I started this experiment --- I mentioned here that this was what I would be doing. During the 24 months that I continued this experiment, at several points I mentioned that this was what I was doing, for research for my book.

Lastly, I am very good friends with about twelve people on this board, and they know me to be quite different from the public facade that I deliberately used for purposes of better understanding how and why people think the way they do regarding government crime and conspiracy truth.

I have discussed this many times throughout the past two years, and perhaps it is you who has a selective or bad memory --- all of my messages to this effect are all in the archives.

Also, at no time during any of this, did I behave in a malicious manner toward David Baerwald, a man for whom I have a tremendous level of respect. George going off on David as he did was uncalled for, especially as David is the only musician that I am aware of who gives their fans this much personal access. I view this access to be a very special privledge, and I don't want to see it be taken away because some idiot decided to take out his frustrations on a guy he doesn't know personally.

Finally, any time that I have offended people here, I have always apologized. For instance, recently Gene got extremely offended by what he believed were hateful and anti-semetic comments I had made about Mel Gibson's father. This hurt me deeply, and so I sent a nine page letter to Gene's residence explaning my comments, apologizing for offending his personal beliefs.

Gene read my letter, and has accepted my apology. Perhaps we will become better friends because of this, but only time will tell.

George went off on David, and outside of the comments I already made, I have to wonder why it was so important that David agree with George's beliefs? That was the bottom line, and that it why I made the comments I did.

Best Regards . . .

KDB = Buffalo, NY USA