People (entities) who ask professional questions, and provide educated
answers engender respect. We all wear the masks of virtual anonymity. Nick
names, aliases or real names, it does not matter. The human instinct to
share information under any name is professional. The consistent tenor of
list support, not a given name, defines all the identity we ever need. How
many beautiful paintings are untitled, or "attributed to...", yet still
remain compelling, how many financial donations are anonymous, but still
meaningful.
Bennett Siegel
Head Preparator/Exhibit Designer
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Patricia L. Miller
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:26 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Unlisted is what?
At 01:53 PM 8/31/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> I must say that this person ("Unlisted") is one of several on this
>list whose postings I automatically delete.
>
> Adrienne DeAngelis
> [log in to unmask]
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>
>It is off-putting to say the least. It's like going to a professional
>meeting and finding a person there in a mask. Without identity, there is
>less accountablility. And, speaking in general, it's sometimes the case
>that anonymity encourages excess. It's ironic that this discussion is
>taking place when we all have New Orleans on our minds. As to Indigo,
>those of us who have been on the list for awhile can remember that there
>was quite a flap over her name. However, she has earned credibility and
>respect through constructive contributions to the list over time. And she
>is quite willing to give her name to anyone who asks. Perhaps that will be
>the case with "unlisted," too.
To get back to the original topic, I think we all understand that many
people are traumatized and are in life and death situations. During the
weeks to come, however, it is likely that some will seek support for mind
and spirit. For some of these, museums may offer solace and relief, as was
the case after 9/11 and other disasters. That is why we do this work.
Pat Miller
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