In article <41606EFF.2050407@aol.com>, SilverEightynine@aol.com (Terrible Tom)
writes:
>
>
> 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...
>
>
> --
> Terrible Tom -- AIM & Yahoo Name: SilverEightynine
> http://members.aol.com/silvereightynine/
>
You're not the only one.
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