11 Comments
User's avatar
David Ronfeldt's avatar

What an ordeal. I've been unaware of all that history. Thanks for writing it up. Thanks too for all your writings. I've benefited and appreciated and cited over the years (including several posts ago). I hope wish etc. for matters to turn further in your favor. Onward.

Expand full comment
Michel Bauwens's avatar

Thanks David. I am appreciative for the support I have gotten and have spend some days recovering with a very nice hosting family in Leuven, which is also where one of my sons is studying. Unfortunately, my health has taken a turn for the worse. We'll see where all of this goes.

Expand full comment
David Ronfeldt's avatar

Ouch. I'll try upgrading to Founding level before long.

Expand full comment
Michel Bauwens's avatar

Appreciate it dear David. Working on the next article today.

Expand full comment
Marcus Petz's avatar

We do what we can and spread your story. I hope things work out for you as Michel not in Chiang Mai would just not be the same.

Expand full comment
Michel Bauwens's avatar

Thanks Marcus, I am recovering in Belgium, with a very nice hosting family, and in Leuven, close to one of my sons who is studying here. I decided to stay for 2 months, even though Immigration told me to stay out of the country at least a month. I will take legal advice to make sure it works out when I return.

Expand full comment
bertrand chédotal's avatar

Je ne peux pas me passer d'une traduction intégrée en Français pour ce substack. Merci Michel de faire votre possible. Cordialement. Bertrand Chédotal

Expand full comment
O.G. Rose's avatar

I am so deeply sorry this has happened to you, but I am also moved by your attitude and spirit. All things will be well. You are a blessing and inspiration to me and many.

Expand full comment
Michel Bauwens's avatar

Thanks Daniel, appreciate it!

Expand full comment
Thomas H. Greco, Jr.'s avatar

Wow, Michel, I'm sorry my response has not been more timely. So sorry to learn of your painful ordeal. I will try to support you to extent allowed by my very modest financial means. I hope things will go more smoothly going forward and that you can continue your very valuable work on behalf of the commons and our evolving civilization.

Expand full comment
Stephen DeMeulenaere's avatar

This is a very moving account of your incredible background, immense contribution and current situation. I join many others in standing with you.

The website for the 3rd Collaborative Finance Gathering is https://collaborative-finance.net

Expand full comment