webmaster’s promise

Just so everyone knows. I did indeed delete a topic that bethune started last night and deleted another one about 'technical problems'.

I have requested that bethune use this topic to discuss the lawsuit. There is no need to start numerous topics on the same subject. This topic will do fine.

That said everyone please keep this discussion low keyed.

I personally have no desire to discuss this issue nor will I participate other then to moderate the board.

Again keep things civil, realize that everyone has a different opinion on this issue and that I doubt anyone will change anyone elses mind.

I have been interested in the law suit regarding Got You On My Mind since
I read an article in the Boston Globe a few years ago

I remembered Rich Hansen promising that he would post a link to any
website regarding the law suit. (see below). I'm sure we all expect Rich to
keep his word.

This evening I saw that a website regarding that lawsuit has been posted
on the web. It is truly incredible. The address is: http://web.mac.com/
wgalison/MADELEINE_LETTER/Letter_to_Madi.html

I think the website is very important for anybody who cares about
Madeleine. Your eyes will be opened.


Posted: July 28 2005 at 8:32pm | IP Logged     
This Discussion Board was created to allow free and open discussion
about Madeleine and her music.

Within limits discussions of non musical topics are allowed and even
encouraged.

However recently the board has been hijacked by one person and one
topic.

The topic, the controversy and circumstances surrounding the making
and rights to Got You On My Mind and the legal wraggling and fallout
from that have been beaten to death and the person responsible for most
of the post does not seem to be able to stop posting the same thing over
and over again.

If posting on this topic continues as it has in past this discussion board
will be shutdown indefinitely.

This is not censorship since anyone can start a discussion board at no
cost at anytime. I'll even put a link to it on the website. BUT this
board will no longer be home to this topic.

Immediately William Galison is banned from this board. All posts about
this topic or discussions about this decision will be summarily deleted
with no warning or discussion. Again if you don't like it go somewhere
else and create your own board. This board is supported with my hard
earned personal dollars and I will decide what goes on it.

Discussion about the music on Got You On My Mind is ok. If you like or
dislike the album or songs lets hear from you.

As you may be able to tell I am angry about this whole affair and my
patience has reached its limits.

Although I will gladly discuss this to a limited extent with anyone (except
Mr. Galison) this decision is final.

For those members who have used this board for is legitimate purpose I
hope to be able to keep the board open but if it closes I apologize.

And for all you conspiracy theorists, I have had not communications with
Rounder or anyone else on decision. I have been pondering what to do
about this situation for over a month. I had hoped things would quiet
down but no longer believe that.

Rich Hanson
7/28/2005