A call for resurrection

[Bert Olton]

Members of ALKA, friends,

On Mar 29 1995, 11:34 a.m., James Corveddu created this newsgroup.

What his reasons for creating the newsgroup might have been then I don't
know. However, some inkling of the hope generated by the Arthurian
legends had to have been at least some small element in his purpose.

The political developments around the world today seem to me to be
threatening human freedom, human independence, human individuality.

Given all that is going on around us, I posit that a resurgence in
interest in the Arthurian legends might be of value.

The most ancient texts extant on Arthur present him as a tribal fighter
for Celtic ideals. Some of the Medieval texts about Arthur present him
as a fighter for independence from Rome, some of them present him as a
fighter against the incursions of Saxons and others.

Whatever the battle, Arthur is the very human hero who leads his forces
into battle against oppressors.

Yes, it is a facile legend, much like Robin Hood, lacking verifiable
historical context and therefor, easily warped towards purposes other
than it might have been originally intended for...however...

...Arthur to me, still represents an ideal worth striving for.

There's much more to be said here, but for now, I'll cut it short at that.

Best regards to all,
Bert

[John292965]

Post by Bert Olton
Members of ALKA, friends,
On Mar 29 1995, 11:34 a.m., James Corveddu created this newsgroup.
What his reasons for creating the newsgroup might have been then I don't
know.  However, some inkling of the hope generated by the Arthurian
legends had to have been at least some small element in his purpose.
The political developments around the world today seem to me to be
threatening human freedom, human independence, human individuality.
Given all that is going on around us, I posit that a resurgence in
interest in the Arthurian legends might be of value.
The most ancient texts extant on Arthur present him as a tribal fighter
for Celtic ideals.  Some of the Medieval texts about Arthur present him
as a fighter for independence from Rome, some of them present him as a
fighter against the incursions of Saxons and others.
Whatever the battle, Arthur is the very human hero who leads his forces
into battle against oppressors.
Yes, it is a facile legend, much like Robin Hood, lacking verifiable
historical context and therefor, easily warped towards purposes other
than it might have been originally intended for...however...
...Arthur to me, still represents an ideal worth striving for.
There's much more to be said here, but for now, I'll cut it short at that.
Best regards to all,
Bert
--
Si vis pacem, para bellum.  To all who have served or are serving the
cause of freedom whether in peace or in war at home or abroad, thank
you. "Everyone has a plan until they've been hit", Joe Lewis.  "Let's
roll!", Todd Beamer, United Airlines Flight 93, September 11, 2001.

Well said Bert, though I am more interested in history/legend rarther
than ideals. I think the lack of posts is more to do with the
advancment of technology. In the old days here 1999 onwards
newsgroups where all we had. Twitter and Facebook are more the in
thing these days and are more fashioned towards multimedia. Why not
join in?... There's a "King Arthur" group there. I have to say I
learned a lot from some of the old posters here, things change Bert.

[Bert Olton]

Post by John292965
Well said Bert, though I am more interested in history/legend rarther
than ideals. I think the lack of posts is more to do with the
advancment of technology. In the old days here 1999 onwards
newsgroups where all we had. Twitter and Facebook are more the in
thing these days and are more fashioned towards multimedia. Why not
join in?... There's a "King Arthur" group there. I have to say I
learned a lot from some of the old posters here, things change Bert.

Good point John, and I suspect you're right. But, I'm kind of an
anachronism myself, so as long as Usenet keeps going, I'll keep enjoying
it's simplicity.

Best regards,
Bert

[John292965]

Post by John292965
Well said Bert, though I am more interested in history/legend rarther
than ideals.  I think the lack of posts is more to do with the
advancment of technology.  In the old days here 1999 onwards
newsgroups where all we had.  Twitter and Facebook are more the in
thing these days and are more fashioned towards multimedia.  Why not
join in?...  There's a "King Arthur" group there.  I have to say I
learned a lot from some of the old posters here, things change Bert.

Good point John, and I suspect you're right.  But, I'm kind of an
anachronism myself, so as long as Usenet keeps going, I'll keep enjoying
it's simplicity.
Best regards,
Bert
--
Si vis pacem, para bellum.  To those who have served or are serving the
cause of freedom in peace or in war at home or abroad, thank you.
“Let's roll!”, Todd Beamer, United Airlines Flight 93, September 11, 2001.

To quate from Bert "I'm kind of an

anachronism myself". Oh come on Bert, your not out of place on facebook or in this world or the next. I am sure they would love your character and you have so much to give.

Come to think if it, im'e feeling a bit like an 'anachronism myself'
by just been on Facebook, full of Dudes these days. Technology gets
ever brighter and younger yet we get older.

Have you served in the military in the past Bert?.


John.

[Bert Olton]

On 10/27/2010 6:29 PM, John292965 wrote:
In the old days here 1999 onwards

Post by John292965
newsgroups where all we had. Twitter and Facebook are more the in
thing these days and are more fashioned towards multimedia. Why not
join in?... There's a "King Arthur" group there. I have to say I
learned a lot from some of the old posters here, things change Bert.

Hello again John,

Sorry to contradict, but in the "old days"...as of for instance the year
2000, there were more than 108,000 Newsgroups registered and active on
Usenet! I'm not sure of the current numbers, but it is still a viable
venue and resource.

Bert