Somebody as Pynchon Authority (redux)

[davemarc]

Somebody writes:   
> 
> I thought the list was devoted to the scholarly discussion of his work,
pro
> and con.... 

and adds: 
> 
> ....I've commented on Pynchon's work maybe twice in April
> and May. 

but wonders:

> Then how am I supposed to feel about outright personal insults such as
> [repeat list from previous messages, beginning with "parasite," this time
> and going back around to "wannabe writer"]. 
> 
Somebody seems to realize that the Pynchon-list is (surprise!) devoted to
discussing Pynchon and Pynchon's work.  Somebody hardly ever comments on
Pynchon and Pynchon's work but remains one of the most frequent
"contributors" to the list.  Indeed, Somebody seems to be abusing the list
for seemingly endless Self-Promotion.  Somebody should get the message that
chronically off-topic postings are as unwelcome as outright personal
insults to many if not most P-listers, and stop abusing the list with said
postings.

davemarc