I was considering applying for Observer status in the ASOH but I am in some trepidation lest my tendency to seek (if not always find) accuracy be misinterpreted and result in my being blackballed, like the pariah D (o) TW.
It appears that a flaw occurred in the early annals of the movement, for when, in the dim, distant posts past, Pipesmoker did propose the establishment of the now venerable A.S.O.H. with words which I presumed to be an ‘hommage’ to Blue Peter and which I have been so bold as to make CAPITAL:
“There will be no regalia or unusual handshakes, but it is recommended that members write the letters. A.S.O.H. on a piece of STICKY BACK paper, and adhere this to the forehead, ”(Pipesmoker, Post 1)
Barely 7 posts had passed ere the esteemed Joker apparently misread this, even threatening to leave on account of consequent misinterpretation, viz:
“The choice of the mandatory BLACK paper appears to act against certain nationalities, as it would not be instantly seen by other other ASOHs.” The Joker, in Post 8
Now I am under-sure what to do. Perhaps a period of mulling is required.