| So, Jack, of all the people in the Synod, I was clearly least invested in you, and of all the people in the Synod, you were least invested in me. So maybe that's why I feel comfortable telling you this: you cutting off contact like this is causing emotional upheaval in Matt and Ben. VIncent is pretending he is less bothered, but I suspect he is also pretty hurt. Your reasons for departure ring somewhat hollow, and your disparaging remarks about the Synod were, frankly, dickish. People are worried about you, hurt, and feeling like they failed you. It is a shame that you are using the Synod as an excuse for your lack of productivity, because you and I both know that you could be productive on your own and still participate in the Synod. I hope you realize that you gain from interacting with these people, and they gain from interacting with you. PS: the image is a set of gumby pez dispensers with a close-up on one of the gumby pez dispensers next to it. |