Regarding the passionate debate in the comments here, there are some comments being held in moderation until I speak with my editor, HQ. He emailed late last night to say he felt the conversation was devolving and “a few people just going at it and not really focusing on substantive discussion…” He wondered if we should step in.

To be very honest, it had not occurred to me to interfere. In fact, I told someone privately I felt my responsibility and obligation was to the people who send the questions and outside of that, this was the internet. Further, at least people are talking about art!

But after HQ’s mail, I am not so sure about this. Maybe there needs to be some lines, in which case I apologize. I would say I took my eye off the ball, but in truth, I didn’t even know there was a ball. But I definitely respect HQ’s whistle when he blows it, so we’re going to have to discuss this and come up with some kind of policy.

In the meantime, the new comments are on ice. We will resolve this as quickly as possible and however it ends up, I do appreciate the participation on this site. I think it adds tremendous value and interest and further, I wouldn’t be here if you guys weren’t. Thank you.