--- Anthere <anthere9(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
Please bend over so that I can say it very softly
and privately in
"Please lower your head to my level" would have been a better turn of
phrase. :)
<small>We have some private mailing lists or
channels to discuss
quietly, 'cause there are a couple of unpleasant individuals on
this
mailing list, whose mails are seemingly limited to criticizing and
adding fire on the oil. And we dare not kicking them of the list. I
know, we are weak...</small>
Ant, this statement, while true I am sure, does nothing to instill
confidence. In fact, it heightens an atmosphere of suspicion which
already seems to exist.
The reason people are on this mailing list is that they really care
about wikipedia. Some are better in english than others; and some are
more politically astute than others. I personally welcome all
comments, including the criticizing and adding oil to the fire.
Sometimes, that's what it takes to get the ball rolling. Also, in
some cultures and for some people individually, not speaking is a
form of assent, and speaking is reserved for pointing out problems.
This may make some people seem to only criticize, when in fact they
fully support and are involved.
If one or more individuals are seriously getting in the way of
business getting done, let the rest of us know. And let them know.
But, please, be diplomatic.
Chris Mahan
818.943.1850 cell
chris_mahan(a)yahoo.com
chris.mahan(a)gmail.com
http://www.christophermahan.com/
I talked privately with Puddl. My mail and yours raised a new light on
the issue. I apologied to him and hopefully we understand each other
better. My apologies to readers of this list, but I am currently too
drained out for good discussion. I am *supposed* to be on wikibreak.
ant