[DesDev] RE: [Content] steering list

[Martin]

On Thu, 5 Feb 2004, Jeff Howden wrote:

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> > From: Martin
> >
> > No, the rules are. You're trying to remain on steering
> > without just cause.
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> you continue to hang onto your angle, despite my explanations the contrary.
> i'm not trying to hang on as a steering rep.

It's not what your "I never stepped down as a rep" claim said.

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> > If you want to try to change things, fine, go ahead and
> > try. But the burden of effort is with you.
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> well, the burden is on you to change my mind.  so far you've made no
> headway.

You can have whatever you like in your mind. However, to achieve anything
within evolt, you will need to change evolt's mind.

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> > > where else would you suggest it be discussed then?
> >
> > 1) desdev as its their reps you're challenging
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> on the contrary.  i'm not challenging the reps at all.

I'll let Garrett and Tara speak for themselves on that.

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> > 2) steering as they
> >   a) will confirm desdev's legitimate reps
> >   b) will confirm (or not) that they are not an open
> >      subscription group
> >   c) will decide whether you be allowed to remain subbed
> >      on the basis of not having speaking rights
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> pull the london fog outta your head and get one thing clear if you hear
> nothing else i've said.  i'm not trying to stay on as a rep.  i'm not even
> trying to stay on the list so i can have a voice.

Noted.

> i merely wish to have my choice of how i wish to follow along, by email,
> rather than by archives. get me an rss feed of the archives and i'll
> probably change my mind.

As above, if steering wish to grant you that right, they can do so, and
it's their decision. But not yours.

Cheers
Martin

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