> Dear One and All,

> Sorry Guys but this is where I get off this crazy merry-go-round and
> mud slinging match.

> No regrets.

> I will expend my energy elsewhere and I may bear more fruit on other
> sites and a new readers.

> Paul

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Dear Paul,

Please DON'T let a few sick fanatics drive you underground. You have much to say, and, although I might not personally agree with everything, you DO state it quite effectively. You are obviously an educator wholly dedicated to your task in China, while I am certain I am not the only ESL board contibutor who admires your talent and tenacity. Please think about it, my dear friend, and decide to stay the course -- in this respect, the continued posting of your timely views on how foreigners like yourself might help improve the Chinese educational system. As for the negativism which has been demonstrated of late, PAY IT NO HEED! It obviously stems from the ultra-biased attitute of those few who, in attempting to voice their superiority, only wind up demonstrating their dire lack of intellect.

STAY THE COURSE, PAUL! You would be sadly missed.

Cheers,
Ellis