steve preston wrote:
> Folks,I`ve decided that it`s time to speak up about
> some things here on the list. People may take
> exception to what I have to say,but it needs said
> nonetheless.
>
> For some time now,certain individuals (who shall
> remain nameless) have been doing certain things.
> For example,the other day,a DML member posted
> something here on the list. The post dealt with a
> variety of things,and for a multitude of reasons many
> people were affected in different ways. And I felt at
> the time (and still do) that it was totally,completely
> uncalled for. Now,I have no problem with making
> statements and having open and honest discussions,but
> there comes a point where one simply has to refrain
> from such activities for the benefit of the list as a
> whole.
>
> Specifically,I would like to bring up one of the
> topics with which I took particular exception,and that
> is the idea that whenever someone does something,the
> consequences of that action should immediately result
> in the conveyance of feelings that can be
> inappropriate! Folks,this is just wrong! It is absurd
> to think that just because things happen (which they
> do),that people can just go around acting as if it is
> their responsibility to act as though what they do
> should be an influence (either directly or indirectly)
> on certain things! Yet,as shocking as this is,it
> occurs each and every day here on this list.
>
> Now,the way I see it,we have a choice to make. A very
> clear choice. We can either NOT do or say the things
> that have become fuel for those who think that
> whatever is done is the result of whichever set of
> circumstances leads to the sort of thing I`m talking
> about OR (and this is important),OR we can attempt to
> unravel the whole thing,and let it be seen for what it
> really is.
>
> Truth be told,this kind of thing normally doesn`t
> bother me. And I`ve let a lot of things drop in the
> past to avoid ruffling any feathers. But when it comes
> to something so specific,with so many details,you just
> cannot let it slide without some sort of reaction!
>
> I just pray that the people to whom this post is
> directed (and you know who you are) realize what`s
> been going on,and maybe not do things like that in the
> future.
>
> Thank you very much.
>
> Steve P.
I have a feeling I've missed something once again...
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