I also did not take his remark as homophobic. There was so much discussion about photos, so I would have made the same exact remark! I, for one, was delighted to see a post from Wolfgang. I don't think I've ever been on a list that a band member has posted on, and it was an opportunity to hear from an artist from a most amzing band. Thank you Wolfgang and to Klaus for facilitating this message. pat

From: "Mark Reed" <gentle.anarchist@virgin.net> Reply-To: kraftwerk@mailman.xmission.com To: <kraftwerk@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: [Kraftwerk] Re: Wolfgang Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 18:37:24 +0100

I don't think it is at all homophobic. And there is nothing wrong with being homosexual. It is only a "smear" if you yourself are homophobic.

And besides, I think you'll find it was a joke.

Goddamit I'm uptight!

M

----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Evans" <robert_evans1@hotmail.com> To: <kraftwerk@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [Kraftwerk] Re: Wolfgang

Well Oh Jay, Wolfgang appears to be inferring in his e-mail that Dirk Matten is a homosexual. You have conveniently ignored this very unpleasant and obvious remark. As someone who has been smeared by my peers over my sexuality I know full well what this feels like. Should Dirk sue the homophobic bastard for every euro he has got?

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