A brief recap for those who haven't been paying attention:
Some time ago, someone started a thread questioning why Mr. Olsen left NGLA & whether this was a bad thing for both NGLA & all of its many fans.
Patrick, in his normal charming style, questioned whether or not anyone had any facts, rather than simply relying on rumor.
Many (I think even me, if I remember correctly) felt that it was, at the very least, prudent to ask these questions. Some felt a little stronger & some harsh words were thrown around.
Some people, possibly even members of said national treasure, posted various responses, mostly reassurances, but a few, shall we say, polite brush offs as well.
Now Patrick has seemingly started a thread of exactly the same nature of the thread started many moons ago - hence the various queries for more FACTS. Turnabout is fair play, most would say.
As for myself, I'd simply like to clarify that my tone is more of the nature over questioning a friend, perhaps even a bit pointedly, over a beer at the 19th.
If we can't ask questions in an attempt to further flesh out discussion, what's the point of even discussing things at all?
Lastly, anytime a thread that's goes down to one's passionate core pops up, various anonymous posters like to chime in, usually adding nothing substantive to the discussion, but rather simply add fuel to an already burning fire.
Let's try not to let the anonymous posters sway us from simple & frank discussion...
Now, a few more facts, please, Patrick, if you will....