Jimmy Wales wrote:
Ray Saintonge wrote:
I don't think that it helps the transparency of the process when someone like Jimbo begins by supporting a bid before the bidding has seriously started. It's the kind of prejudicial comment that tells everyone else to give up before they even try. It casts doubt on whether he believes that the community has enough maturity to make good choices.
Hmm, I seem to have been very misunderstood. I said "It isn't up to me, nor should it be" (or words to that effect, you'd have to look it up). I really meant that.
The committee did a great job this year, and next year's committee will do a great job too.
I know that my opinions are often viewed as carrying a lot of weight, and for that I sincerely apologize. I just like Italy. :) It was just a personal comment.
That's a big problem with theology. Churches would be a lot poorer if they didn't consistently misunderstand their God.
In the long run it's not the disclaimer that will be remembered, but the core comment in that message. I clearly prefer to assume good faith, and I recognize that you must often walk on eggshells. Unfortunately the weight of your opinions goes well beyond what you anticipate. I don't know what the proper solution would be. Being completely silent does not seem like a good option either.
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