To: DanZ who wrote (20593 ) 8/27/1999 2:01:00 PM From: Iceberg Respond to of 53068
>Last, I'd like to ask if Larry said something that you disagree with. Dan, Yes. There was criticism pointedly directed at me, but not to others on the thread who made posts of a similar nature to mine. I'm not trying to start, or engage in, any discussion about this, but to answer your question, here's my take on the situation as I see it, and if you will, consider it friendly constructive criticism, FWIW. What bothers me is what I perceive to be a double standard here on the thread. It seems to be ok if members of what Larry described as the 'clique' make goofy posts, nonconstructive posts, off-topic posts, controversial posts, nonsensical posts, offensive posts, or otherwise engage in so-called 'personal attacks'. But it's not ok for me to! I think that if the same standard were applied equally to everyone , this thread could become a much more active, vibrant, lively and inclusive forum. Having said that, I realize I am the one who initiated virtually all of the disagreements and controversies we've had. Therefore, I'm the one who must be held responsible for whatever ill-feelings and blood pressure elevations that might have arisen. For having done that, I am sorry. In a good-faith effort to rectify the situation, let me extend my sincere apologies to everyone on the thread, and especially to Sue, for my being unnecessarily abrasive/rude on all-too-many occasions. Many of my posts were made out of a sense of frustration at my perception of the 'double standard' mentioned above. I'll meet Sue and everyone else at least half way by making every effort to conform to the well established parameters of the the thread, if we can let bygones be bygones and make a fresh start. Thanks for hearing me out, Ice