Dear GVK,

It will certainly be the last thing most of us want.  True, I have not been able to voice more of my opinion in the recent past.  All that is water under the bridge.  But, I for one will certainly be one of the many losers.  It was through this site's encouragement and exposure that I got a taste of blogging and joining in on discussions that were related to one place that is close to my heart - Nanna Mysooru (My Mysore).  It certainly takes a lot of will, dedication, concern and enthusiasm to start a discussion forum.  How many of us kept tabs on events and topics concerning Mysore?  It is very easy to shut down a forum. But will we get another discussion forum where the main figure is willing to accept mistakes and take criticism for the mistake.  But no one can take unwarranted comments like what have happened over the last few months.  I sincerely hope you will let things stand for the time being. 

As for running a discussion forum in a manner which is acceptable to all,  is anything acceptable to all?  Then it will be like running a site for the 'yes' gang.  We wouldn't want that.  A forum needs to have two sides to make a discussion in the first place.  If every topic is acceptable to all, is it a topic for discussion at all?  (I have deliberately omitted the topic of managing the site).

Waiting with a heavy heart.

Dear Mr. GVK,

This forum has contributed a lot in terms of thoughts right from  discussion on Energy saving methods, Makkaji Chowk, MCC's apathy ,indifference etc on Devaraja Market etc. It has generated lot of  light along with some heat too, but it  helped hold a mirror to ourselves vis-a- vis how we value our environment, our city and what can be done to preserve the heritage. In that alone, it has served its purpose and I feel it can contribute a great deal in future too. There are more people who have learnt to blog, join in a discussion than a few stray ones who will always be present in any walk of city be it a cricket match or a movie theatre. The show doesn't stop because some people raise catcalls and  generally make an ass of themselves. In fact ,the strength of Mysysore should lie in disregarding the cacophony amidsy the symphony!

We can assist you in any way you want, but don't stop it. The other day some of us while talking about the problems of Mysore with Dr. Chandrashekar, Commissioner and Mr. Shrikanth,the Regional commissioner, Mysore  mentioned about Mymysore and how it takes on MCC on several issues. They welcomed the work of Mymysore, welcomed criticism and wanted to participate in the discussion.

If Mymysore can make a DIFFERENCE to the city, even on a very small scale, it is worth the effort.

Besides, some people write about the personal problem (Ah, the eye doctor!), some joke about, some write brillantly on aircrafts and write travelogue pieces ( Thank you Capt. Murthy), not to speak of Rajaji coming out of cobwebs...

It's easy to shut office. It takes more to keep it going heaven, hell or highwater.

We will push it along, Mr. GVK. Let's keep it going...

Dear Om Prakash

Comments come and comments go, but we want this site to go on. 

Madhukar

Dear Friends,

I am very sorry to read the comments and postings lately in this blog. Perhaps I also part of this confusion, for my posting on Mysore IT Forum.

I did speak to Mr.GVK and told him on a possible meeting with him with our members. Before the meeting could take place, unfortunately his comments on German's Visit to Mysore was not taken well by our members and I was merely reflecting their sentiments. Let me tell you Mysore IT Forum and myself have no ill will on GVK or any other person or any organization in Mysore. We will certainly call them for a meeting very soon.

I too had my initial repulsion with MGP and other such organizations, that was perhaps my narrow thinking due to their perception on Cable TV industry where I am part of in Mysore. In spite of many a meetings and putting forth our point of view, the MGP never looked at our view point. Now I see a lot of value in having organizations like MGP, Mymysore blog and ACCIM ( am I right?). The more vocal they are the better it is for a growing city like our's.

It is only that, our day to day working takes a lot of time, in spite of our wish to involve more in such organizations.

Lets fight it out on ideaogical level not on personal level.

It takes a lot of effort and thinking just to keep a web site going, for a blog to be running gentlemen, people who have managed knows it better. Three cheers to GVK for having sustained all comments and brickbats and still continue to administer the site. My suggestion why don't we have a new person (who call themselves active on blogs) to take up the admin's post and moderate this site.

Any takers?..........