However, since I believe that the Internet is for the open exchange of ideas and expression of points of view, while I'll add any material, I won't subtract any. I think it belies the entire purpose of this enterprise. As of this date, Dr. Mezciems has never sent me his second message to post in the site. As readers of this site previously could see, many of the posts were short and negative, and the longest single quote was from Dr. Bill Jacyk, longer than any of mine. Nonetheless, they are still right that I shouldn't include anybody's writings without their permission.
Life is too short.
Gael S. Macleod never responded, never retracted her statement, and never apologized. I don't believe any of it. I don't believe abuse of alcohol is a disease. Also, the people that I met when I was going to meetings were so sincere, so caring that its hard to believe that so many people believe in something that isn't based on reality. As one who mostly lurks, occasionally posts, and neither bashes nor lauds 12-Step groups on the list, I find it appalling that you have banished Stanton Peele from the list and that others find this admirable.