Re: [Callers] A funny incident, TANGENT

Bob wrote: We're verging on the off-topic, but I have to say that what makes this dancer into a difficult problem is that, in my estimation, she doesn't just want attention. She sincerely believes in the health threats she's worried about, and she believes she's morally obligated to try to protect others from them as well. (This also turns her into a fragrance cop.) I co-manage a dance camp; she checked with us about whether wireless mics would be in use, and regretfully informed us that she wouldn't be able to come because they were. If she primarly wanted attention, she'd come and then make a big production out of staggering out with a headache. (This person has also, in the past, been very helpful in providing rides and hospitality, and put significant volunteer time in the dance community, so it's hard to, like, ban her from camp just because she hassles people for wearing fragrance. It's kind of convenient to be able to tell her that, yes, we're using wireless mics, sorry, just not practical otherwise, we'll miss you.) -- Alan -- =============================================================================== Alan Winston --- WINSTON(a)SSRL.SLAC.STANFORD.EDU Disclaimer: I speak only for myself, not SLAC or SSRL Phone: 650/926-3056 Paper mail to: SSRL -- SLAC BIN 99, 2575 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park CA 94025 ===============================================================================