"History" Is The Only Goal Here

Based on the war of words between some within the B&C historical community having now occurred here, as it has elsewhere in the past-- let me make my feelings clear.

I feel these personal issues should be dealt with via e-mail or telephone, just as with personal issues we all face every day-- rather than through a blog or public message board. It seems the very nature of this or any public forum, only serves to incite the potential of mean-spiritedness being exercised to no good result, for the blog or anyone viewing it-- when a forum such as this, is mistaken for a personal communication device or deliberately misused.

So in response to comments I've read-- no-- I don't expect a lull in the action until the next comment that's "needed" to be responded to. I don't expect an angry follow up or antagonistic comment will be posted between any combatants, in response to or in anticipation of any comment-- made here or anywhere else. And that at least here, for those old enough to remember-- Romper Room is closed.

Energies spent posting and responding to "historical" reports and commentary is what this forum is all about. If desired, I would support someone's formation of The Diabolical Agenda or some such Blog, where such "pointed" personal issues can be aired-- as an extension of the free speech we all covet. But I "must" have rules here for the benefit of all, within this exclusively focused forum. As this is a forum dedicated to the history of Bonnie and Clyde-- please feel free to comment to your heart's content, regarding these iconic outlaws or anything related to them. But for those who see this as a place to level disrespectful and harsh personal attack upon others, seemingly for the sake of doing so-- please know I do not share in your views, and cannot provide a forum with which to exercise them.

And while I'm at it, for those who would come here (as someone did yesterday)-- "only" to make "hit and run" insults, apparently without the benefit of any discernible knowledge of American Depression Age History-- I might suggest they start (to quote them) a "who gives a rats ass-- about 2 homicidal white trash psycos who have been in the ground 3 times longer than they were ever on it" blog!!

I would also think being able to spell the word psycho, might be a prerequisite for using it in the derogatory way it was advanced. In addition, when I express my viewpoints-- I'm proud to place my name and reputation behind every historical comment I make. Seemingly this was not true with this individual. So to my most impolite detractor who left such a "hateful" comment-- I would respond by saying that hit and run, rude & anonymous-- are not good ways to go through life son.

All are of course, entitled to their opinions, and I will accept and be responsive to all comment-- provided it is responsible and polite. We have "great" people on this blog, and a quality B&C forum for all to share. Please know-- it's my aim to keep it that way. I would hope all would respect my desire for an intelligent, honest and polite forum-- in discussing Bonnie and Clyde History.

I would welcome your comments regarding my thoughts and actions. Thanks.

Update-- Based on a hateful comment being posted, after I posted that no hateful comments would be allowed here-- I have deleted that comment and will delete any similar comments I see. Also based on a request to expunge comments previously left, which describe individuals in a derogatory way, I will honor this request-- and remove any comments I deem unacceptable. I tried self regulation, which unfortunately didn't work. I'm confident 99% of those who participate here and enjoy this blog, will support my actions-- in assuring the quality, integrity and good nature of The B&C History Blog. History is such a wonderful thing. Let's all enjoy it!!