[Foundation-l] Re: Information flow

Thu Aug 18 20:08:35 UTC 2005

Christopher Mahan wrote:

> 
> --- Anthere <anthere9 at 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.
> 
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> 
> Chris Mahan
> 818.943.1850 cell
> chris_mahan at yahoo.com
> chris.mahan at 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