[Theforum] Getting back to work
Marlene Bruce
marlene at members.evolt.org
Fri Jan 11 11:47:34 CST 2002
Hey Dan,
Sure, I understand were you're coming from, and I have no problem
with whether people find one thing or another more important. I do
have a problem with opinions being stated in a divisive way.
After all, Michele could have just said, "While others are talking
about #evolt policy, I'd like to introduce a new topic." That would
have indicated perfectly well that she had a totally new subject to
broach which she found worthwhile in putting *her* time and attention
into. And more power to her!
We've had a lot of bad feelings flying around in the last 6 months,
and it's not getting better, and they're starting to invade this list
as well. I am trying to impress on everyone that keeping personal
feelings out of non-personal topics is the best way to go. Adding a
tone of judgement, especially an arrogant one (my opinion only)
saying, "Can we get back to doing some important work?" to the start
of a new thread doesn't promote warm feelings.
Sorry, Michele, I'm not trying to single you out, but maybe you can
see how your email was interpreted by some of us. Maybe even just a
little?
BTW Dan, I hope to call you later and chit chat. But now, I'm late for work!
Marlene
P.S. Maybe I'll get to that other thread I was going to suggest when
I've had more time to think about it...
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