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At 07:52 PM 6/29/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Forum members, last week Bill Eykyn took a shellacking. I still don't
>know what that attack was all about. This week it's Ira's turn in the
>barrel. Both of these men are successful in their own right. They are
>simply exchanging thoughts with us. Can't that be enough? For those
>quick to reply "no," I ask you ... "why not?" We are lucky to get
>through a day without someone declaring war on someone else. I don't
>get it, really I don't. I am not referring to any one person or
>incident. If someone gets offended by this post, then they are
>personalizing it, which is beyond my control. Here's a thought I offer
>for consideration. The American 4th of July holiday is upon us. The
>holiday is suppose to represent freedom and independence. We should all
>be free enough to express our thoughts, and independent enough to find
>comfort in our own counsel. Maybe for the month of July, we could allow
>each other to exchange ideas, While Adhering To Forum Protocol, without
>being "nuked" by an opposing opinion ... No Matter How Right Your
>Opinion Is. If you own the "Truth," then good for you. If you know the
>"way of things", Outstanding ... but let the other guy have his say. We
>are all at different levels. This is what I'm asking, "Can we put the
>nastiness away, just for a trial period?" We can always return to
>throwing sticks and stones if it does not work out. Please consider
>it. Have a nice holiday experience, and for those of you who live
>abroad ... Enjoy Your Week -James
>
>
James,
Well, the tone is not always pleasant, but the result is that ideas
are presented and challenged to everyone's benefit. This works, unless
the ideas are withheld due to severe or personal criticism.
Those on the email lists who are knee-jerk negative serve a purpose, they
are the initial filter to expose any blatant false claims and dreams..
After that, the quiet thinkers get involved, to explore for any gem
concepts which
may be hidden in even the most obviously false or exaggerated claims.. You
never
know how that break-through idea will present itself to you. Will it be in a
snake-oil bottle?
Yes, I know several very well qualified people who decline to contribute
on a regular basis because of the overall negative attitude of the human
population. Unfortunately there is no way to effectively regulate a happy
balance.
It takes a very hungry ego, or some financial incentive, to make someone
post contributions consistently in a negative environment, I think...
Neither of those two motivators will appeal to our list members.
Maybe the world isn't perfect after all? But those Fibonacci ratios come
very close, very often <G>...
-Neal.
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Neal on the 'net.
Trade well. Train hard.
http://www.halcyon.com/neal/
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