Posted: August 31, 2000 at 19:57:09: by Michael Martinez
I used the term "harassment" reluctantly, and only intended in the context as has developed on the Internet. Emailbombing, whether intentional or not, is an annoyance. In this case I think the word suffices because though we have tried to express a collective voice it's not really the same as everyone sending in a written letter.All I am asking is that people not use Xenite.Org to publicize Telescene's email addresses. I haven't received any requests from the various television stations which carry THE LOST WORLD that they not be contacted by fans who are distressed over Summerlee's departure. Nor have I been asked by New Line Television that they not be contacted by fans who are distressed over Summerlee's departure. I've only been asked by Telescene to convey to the fans that they are feeling overwhelmed by the email, and that they would appreciate our not making a difficult situation worse. We do seem to be singling them out for protest, after. They have borne the brunt of our fury. I perceive nothing malicious by any of the fans. I think that, as fan protests go, this one has been very well-behaved, and I continue to deplore the decision to drop Summerlee. But I don't want to alienate Telescene as they haven't done anything personally to alienate me. By asking for some restraint on our enthusiasm I hope to provide a little mediation. Good will shouldn't hurt anyone.
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