I first came on this board around 2000-2001. Throughout that time, I have seen a number of people who have referred to "the clique." In all that time, I have never seen anyone identify who exactly is in the clique. I have seen Archie Black identified as being in the clique, but I can't think of anyone else who has been specifically called out as being part of the clique.

I have some observations about this. The term is used when someone is upset or disgruntled for any number of reasons, or for no apparent reason. It is mostly used by non-club members, but some members, like Joe Pavlik, have used the term. Dave Kolenda even made a chip spoofing Joe's use of the term, in part. It seems to be pointed at those who do the most participation in the club, officers and regular volunteers. But, it doesn't seem to apply to everyone. For example, I have never gotten the impression that Jim Follis is part of the clique. Maybe I'm wrong about that, though.

In any case, I would have thought I would have figured out who is in the clique by now. Can someone enlighten me? Who exactly is in the clique? I have to say it gets tiresome to hear people point fingers at some vague and undefined group.

Michael Siskin