stevertigo wrote:
Steve Bennett wrote:
I don't see how a private discusson can resolve a public confusion, unless I was to report the results of that "private" discussion afterwards.
Privacy is an outward indication of respect. Jimbo of course deserves respect just like any other community member. Moreso even. Hence these public discussions about a good person and outstanding leader have the appearance of being personal attacks. Though thats probably not your intent, people in the core community cannot rule that out.
Idolatry is not a valid basis for argument.
This debate arose from a public act by Jimbo. That alone makes it a valid subject for public discussion. While I don't completely disregard the possibility that some people may have taken this as an opportunity for personal attacks, the discussion as a whole is focused on solving a real problem.
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