Hurrah for free speech!  Thank you to Bronwyn Terrill for expressing these
sentiments.
Deborah Kreiser
University of Delaware

On Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Terrill, Bronwyn wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
> Although I can't really comment on whether the subject title is appropriate
> or inappropriate for some people's computers - I personally have no problem
> with the idea of RE: nude youths coming up on my screen - I would assume
> that anyone looking at my screen and seeing it in a Museum-L folder would
> know any kept message would be of a professional nature.
>
> However, I do hope that this type of discussion re display of items/objects
> of a sensitive nature will continue on Museum-L as it is about the way
> museums (and not just art museums) deal with issues of exhibition design and
> management. It does contribute to policy documents and some of us are taking
> note of what courses of action other professionals are considering. As a
> newly established program re the human mind and body, we need to consider
> the types of subject matter people find 'sensitive' or 'offensive' about
> such personal subject matter and I believe this type of discussion is
> valuable amongst professionals. It would be a great pity to confine it to a
> small group, off list.
>
> Just my 2 cents,
> Bronwyn
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> > ----------
> > From:         P. Edward Murray[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Reply To:     Museum discussion list
> > Sent:         Tuesday, 27 April 1999 12:35 PM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      Re: Enough please
> >
> > Bravo, Mike!
> >
> > I feel the same way. Not being an artist, I really can't understand why
> > these topics MUST be talked about. Other than being a bit
> > sickening....as the bible says...there is a time for everything.
> >
> > Most probably in light of our culture, I too must ask that people keep
> > this kind of chatter down to a minimum.
> >
> > As I said, there is a time and place for everything. Perhaps this is not
> > the best type of forum. I'm sure there are other newsgroups that could
> > better handle this topic.
> >
> > At any rate, can't regular old Common Sense rule?
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Ed Murray
> >
>