Another interesting place I've visited recently (in addition to the
Christian Objectivists) is Objectivism Online, a place unfriendly and
unpleasant. When I introduced myself there, I was immediately met with
slurs, sarcasm, and insult. Among the words they picked on to sneer at
was "neo objectivist" (mentioned by a person I quoted in my introductory
post). One respondent asked the setup question:

<< What is a "neo objectivist" and where can one find their..."crowd?">>

Another respondent, presumably her husband, following the setup with:

<I would suggest looking in all of the usual places. He links to the
various Kelleyite groups, and sundry bizarre creatures. His "Starship
Aurora" gives new meaning to "far out.">

The husband and the other respondents go on in the same vein about my
other topics, with the same sneering, as if they regard me as someone
who escaped from a mental hospital and want to put me back there, but
really because they sense in an affront to their comfortable illusion.

I haven't answer all of them, yet, but I did answer the wife who asked
about "neo objectivists".

<A "neo" objectivist, as distinguished from an "old" objectivist, is a
new, usually younger, objectivist, born within the last two decades --
who may not be bound by the habits and traditions of the previous
generations of objectivists from the 60's and 70's -- who are
non-sectarian, non-insular, non-conformist -- open to new ideas, even if
those ideas are not "approved" by the orthodoxy -- and thus are more
curious, benevolent, and attractive. These neo objectivists can be found
anywhere, including here -- although they tend to frequent places with
open skies and fresh air, where there isn't stifling and noxious airs of
pretentious in-groupies and envious mediocrities.>

<Thanks for your questions, Betsy. (I've seen your name and postings
here and there over the years. Is Stephen still your husband? He's too
quick with sour sarcasm, sure to turn people off.)>

For those here who care to check it out, the link is (you may need to
register)
http://forum.objectivismonline.net/index.php?showtopic=1291&st=0&#entry50438


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