Let it be known that not all of my reactions to your article were negative. It was refreshing to see that SF Weekly spelled my name without a T, my manager's name with an E, and my band's name without a W -- the last two being of frequent occurrence in your publication. And before you toss this letter into your waste can, call to mind a few quotes from the same Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics from which you quoted in your article. It states that the journalist must:
* "invite dialogue with the public over journalistic conduct,"
* "encourage the public to voice grievances against the news media," and
* "support the open exchange of views, even views they find repugnant."
Seven Harkey
The Lomaxes
San Francisco
Editor's Note: SF Weekly stands behind the item Mr. Harkey complains of, which spells his name, and the name of his band, correctly. We apologize for previous misspellings.
Awful Bloody Sarcastic, Greg
Jack Boulware's article about bloodletting rituals ("Hemoglobin Goblins," Oct. 29) was an eye-opener. I once had the experience of lying in the S.F. General emergency room, bleeding profusely from the mouth, and hoping that I was not going to die. Had I known that I was having a sexual experience, I would have enjoyed it.
Gregory Morris
Lower Haight
What About the Fall of the Roman Empire, Dave?
Ain't nothing goths do that matters ("Hemoglobin Goblins").
David Hartic
Sunset
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