NPPF -- no need to relate to Pynchon . . . .?

[davemarc]

From: David Morris <fqmorris at yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: NPPF -- no need to relate to Pynchon . . . .?

> > > 1.  A good number of Pynchon fans on the P-list are interested in
reading
> Pale Fire.
> >
> > That doesn't explain why they aren't discussing it elsewhere --
>
> OK, let's try again:  There's no good reason NOT to discuss it here.
>
Reasons to have an extended Nabokov-centered discussion elsewhere:

1. This is a Pynchon-centered discussion, not a Nabokov-centered one.
2. A Nabokov-centered discussion here might be interpreted by some as a
rationale for other non-Pynchon focused discussions, such as one that
revolves around George Bush. That would further erode the identity of this
discussion.

A reason to have the extended Nabokov-centered discussion elsewhere:

1. It would set an example of how subscribers could deal with extensive
discussions that aren't Pynchon-focused. Pynchon-related points could still
be discussed here.

Just so there are no misunderstandings: I'm impressed by the Nabokov
discussion so far...and I don't think it's been terribly off-base so
far...but, as Karen Carpenter singz, it's only just begun. I appreciate
being able to air my concerns without fear of flaming.

And there's no need to cc me on a note to pynchon-l. The duplication is
unnecessary.

d.