I agree, you should be able to take some criticism. Also, there is a time
and place for that as well. I don't think a public malling list is best
place to do that sort of thing. Many people react differently when they are
called out in public vs in private.
I guess what I am trying to say is, if you want to argue with or criticise
some one, send them an email directly instead of to the list.



On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 8:54 AM, Erich Newell <erich.newell@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I missed out on this thread...so I cannot comment on the bickering.
>
> That said, it has been my experience that all discussion groups that are
> comprised of a wide array of participants will occasionally fall into
> disharmony.
>
> It is the way of the universe.
>
> What I find disheartening is the number of adults I meet who are
> completely unable to handle any level of disagreement or contention in their
> relationships and lives. As for me, I enjoy knowing and being friends with
> people who have radically different views than my own. We can argue until
> 2am to the point where we're foaming at the mouth...and once we're tired of
> tearing down each others ideas, sit back and have a cup of coffee and talk
> about something like...umm...say...open source software?
>
> For those who seem unable to debate without personal insult: Please learn
> to focus discussion on the topic at hand and not the belief structure or
> mental faculties of others involved in the conversation.
>
> For those who seem unable to debate without personal injury: The world is
> filled with those who are every bit as intelligent, clever and passionate as
> you are...who hold a viewpoint diametrically opposed to yours. Please grow a
> pair.
>
> For the record: I welcome any and all comments. My feelings are
> indestructible. Debate and discourse feed my soul and help me to shape the
> axioms of my life and allow me to better understand others...even those who
> infuriate me to no end. (You know who you are)
>
>
> I look forward to some quality discussions with you all, especially those
> concerning our common love of Linux.
>
> Best Regards,
>    Erich Newell
>
> --
> "A man is defined by the questions that he asks; and the way he goes about
> finding the answers to those questions is the way he goes through life."
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