In another rehash, I linked the Anarchist FAQ awhile ago, but hadn't read it. Now, for reasons more embarassing than complex, I'm actually trying to go through it, and read it with a good heart. Since I'm writing here, you can guess I'm not succeeding. Here's the first "frequently asked" question I read:

A.3.1 What are the differences between individualist and social anarchists?

While there is a tendency for individuals in both camps to claim that the proposals of the other camp would lead to the creation of some kind of state...

Oh! Of all the vile putdowns! "Your proposal would lead to the creation of some kind of state..." "Yeah? Well, yours relies on social structures evolving spontaneously -- that's just as bad!" Anarchist debating club... Anarchist parliamentary procedure... Once you start, either on anarchist jokes or on the trappings of a state, you just can't stop. *sigh* May the Good Lord grant me the ability to keep a straight face...

I wrote something about the PJ / Groklaw mess. Now esteemed member of the mainstream media Slashdot is reporting that the entire editorial staff of LinuxWorld is resigning. I'm deeply confused: why resign in protest if the offensive individual got canned? Probably I misread the original reports, and the subtle and complex relationships among the multiple parties. Rather than figure it out and fix it, I'll take it as just one more reason to not write about things that I know little about.