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Dancing Beaver Deity
Jumps For Positive Atheism
Martin Burn
From: "Martin Burn" <martin@english-atheist.co.uk>
To: "Positive Atheism" <editor@positiveatheism.org>
Subject: Hi there!
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 8:53 AM
Dear Cliff,
I cannot think why I have not discovered your "Positive Atheism" website before today.
WOW!
Your site is comprehensive, informative and above all, positive. Some of the deconversion accounts are very moving. Thank you so much for publishing them.
I would be a privilege for me if I could include a link to your site here:
http://www.geocities.com/missus_gumby/
however, due to the nature of some of the rest of my site I will understand if you were to consider inclusion on my website inappropriate.
Again, many thanks
Cheers
Martin J Burn - an English atheist
From: "Positive Atheism Magazine" <editor@positiveatheism.org>
To: "Martin Burn" <martin@english-atheist.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Hi there!
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 10:12 AM
No prob. There is nothing wrong with linking to anybody's site -- it's just mirroring that you need permission to do. Without looking at your site for why you'd think I'd hesitate, I'd say that if I did have a problem with anybody linking to my site, it would show only that I took myself way too seriously.
Back from visiting that link: Okay, I spent three or four hours on your site last week, and sent the URL out to a bunch of my friends. Thanks!
Cliff Walker
"Positive Atheism" Magazine
Five years of service to
people with no reason to believe
From: "Martin Burn" <martin@english-atheist.co.uk>
To: "Positive Atheism Magazine" <editor@positiveatheism.org>
Subject: Re: Hi there!
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 6:00 PM
Dear Cliff,
Thank you for your email. I have visited your site again and taken a look at some of the emails and replies. What can I say? Your replies are brilliant stuff, and something that I can aspire to. If you were arguing from the opposite side of the fence you would be quite dangerous. :-)
No prob. There is nothing wrong with linking to anybody's site -- it's just mirroring that you need permission to do. Without looking at your site for why you'd think I'd hesitate, I'd say that if I did have a problem with anybody linking to my site, it would show only that I took myself way too seriously.
I will upload my updated links page soon. I thought it better to gauge your opinion considering the thrust of some of my site. However, it does take all sorts doesn't it? Don't get me wrong, I make no apologies for the content or nature of "The English Atheist", it pretty much conveys my feelings about religious belief in a sort of quirky, English way. And it really does hearten me when I get positive feedback, especially when atheists are inspired to write and say that it afforded them a smile or two.
Back from visiting that link: Okay, I spent three or four hours on your site last week, and sent the URL out to a bunch of my friends. Thanks!
Somehow, I think that three or four days will not do Positive Atheism much justice, but I suspect that it will always an agreeable learning experience perusing your site.
It has been a pleasure swapping a couple of emails with you.
All the best
Martin J Burn - an English atheist
Later:
From: "Martin Burn"
To: "Positive Atheism" <editor@positiveatheism.org>
Subject: Re: Posted Your Letter with Links, etc.
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 7:21 PM
Hi Cliff,
Many thanks for posting the 'Holy Beaver Mother of God' GIF and link!
By the power of prayer and an email, our Lord Hubert has let me know that he has reserved a special place for you in Beaver Heaven, a nice fluffy cloud, and an infinite supply of beer and BBQ Fritos. He hopes that you will enjoy your new job as Invisible Sorority Shower Inspector-in-Chief when you get there.
Cheers
Martin
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