As I now understand it, unlike reviews which require VIP membership to read "the juicy details", posts apparently do NOT. Although I doubt that this reached any "family audiences", I suppose that one never really knows, on the net. This may unfortunately have placed RCPro in a very tough position which was not of his making, or deserving. It is possible that he may be forced to remove this whole thread, as well as to reprimand me. RCP, for potentially placing you in this most awkward position, I am sorry, and I sincerely apologize.
TR, you raise another valid point, which I was wrestling with. How does one "review" a party? With the first party, jeep set the example of one method, which was to try to do it conventionally IN A REVIEW, where at least some limitation DOES exist with regard to potential readers. He also tried to limit his review to the providers, and not include particulars regarding the participants. Although I feel that such limitation may not portray an actual representation of the party or its true "flavor", at least it may be closer to the prudent choice. You also suggested something to the effect of: If in doubt, leave it OUT. Probably also very good advice for us all, even if it does "tie our hands behind our backs". Unfortunately in my enthusiasm and desire to entertain, I apparently made the mistake of missing what should have been regarded as "doubts". You have made it apparent that I offended you and/or your sensibilities. I can assure you that was NOT my desire. I am truly sorry for that, and I apologize. This apology is not only for you, but for ANYONE and EVERYONE who has similar feelings and may have been hurt. Clearly many DID enjoy this thread, but that is NO excuse. Perhaps there is NO way to properly review a party, as such. A harsh lesson for us all, to be applied to how to handle future parties.
A particular mention to the gals involved, particularly Lissa and Jordan. Although I jokingly said otherwise, you ARE truly ladies of distinction, with unique and rare talents. Jordan, you were a very "good sport" about it. You, of all people realize that I never meant to hurt you. I have nothing but the upmost regard and admiration for you (as I am sure you are aware). The same applies to Lissa. Although neither of you gals have said so, I fear that I may have offended you (in one or more ways) as WELL. If so, I truly regret it, and I apologize.
For jeop, I kind of singled you out (again jokingly), since we had been long standing "posting buddies", even though we never had really met until yesterday. From your post, it is quite apparent that I offended you (although your remarks correctly indicated that was NOT my intent). I apologize to you as well.
There are several ironies here. First, I normally DO go much further than the extra mile to "touch all the bases" in the backchannel, before posting anything like this. There was another thread which I thought about exploring, but found out the better of, as a result of my prior contact with Lindsay. I guess it is too bad I didn't do that with THIS thread as well. Second, I just recently received some considerable praise (including from jeep himself) concerning my extensive prior posting tact and talents. I guess I just "couldn't stand prosperity", for I clearly blew it here, BIG TIME. Apparently I don't make many mistakes, but when I do they are REAL DOOSIES. Third, in yet another thread, Yasmine Greek suggested that I might be in need of a break, from all of this. Clearly, I should have listened to her. Fourth, in the backchannel, many have suggested to me that posting and reviewing do present many challenges and potential risks. They too were also suggesting that I "give it a rest", for a while, if not indefinitely. Too late apparently, I have discovered just how accurate their assessments were. Fifth, I even suggested that I would be either willingly or unwillingly be taking a hiatus from all of this. Clearly, I didn't even listen to MYSELF, in this matter. The lesson is that just like hobbying itself, posting and reviewing provide a "high" and can be an "addiction" of their own. Sometimes "entertainers" start taking themselves too seriously, when the real truth is that perhaps they should have quit while they were on top and ahead.
Those who really know me realize that there is truly not a "malicious bone in my body". My intent was actually to (in an offbeat way) PRAISE all the folks who I originally mentioned, drum up support for Lindsay's parties (which she has gone to such great lengths to create and foster), and to entertain. Unfortunately, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions". It greatly saddens me that I have apparently hurt so many innocent victims. Now, I must "learn from experience" and eat huge portions of the very foul tasting "humble pie". I believe there are many good lessons in here, for us all. I hope that my many good compadres can learn from these lessons. I assure you all that I wouldn't wish this situation (which I have placed myself in) on my worst enemy.
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