[Fmpro] Announcement from the Film Music ProList Administrator

[Pete]

--- Mark Northam wrote:
> Doug's done a lot of good things for composers, as I pointed
> out, but he disrespected this list in its entirety with his
> statements, then refused to defend or retract them, and that's what got
> him into trouble.

I don't think Doug Wood ever disrespected the list in it's entirety! He said...

>I urge readers of this list to be wary of some of the angry anti-
>ASCAP diatribes posted here, and to take some of the vague
>insinuations, wild accusations and snide "insider" information with
>a grain of salt.

If you're not posting angry anti-ASCAP diatribes, vague insinuations, wild accusations, or snide "insider" information, he wasn't talking about YOU. He even said "some", which implys that some of the list's anger is justified. It's up to each reader to decide. It's completely naive to insist there isn't false or mis-guided information posted here, or anywhere else on the internet.

Regarding SOCAN Sean (Tucan Sam's Half Brother), I COMPLETELY understand his realising he could never satiate Les's non-stop questioning. He's a smart guy, he caught on quick. It took me several years.

I think you should lift this silly ban so Doug Wood can defend himself if he chooses. And, we should all respect the fact that he doesn't owe us one second of his personal time if he chooses not to respond. I think that would be the fair thing to do.

P.S. We have no idea if Doug Wood has even been reading these posts over the past few weeks.

Best,
Pete Surdoval