Well no, it's not that big a deal, Roger. And yes Erik is a new member. But I think it pretty clear that the point of General Talk is to generate discussion on particular, general topics outside the realm of the critique of the poetry of members. Any discussion this post would generate would be about this particular individual and his poems, and since the poet in question hasn't yet posted any poetry on this site for critique, that seems kind of like using a backdoor to enter when the front door is wide open.
But I am surprised, Roger, you find such a blurred line between General Talk & General Announcements. I find them to have very distinct characters, and serve very different purposes.
But, my minor point having been made, I shall seek the exit so as not to come across as going on and on and on and on (and on and on and on) (and on) about next to nothing.
Nemo
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