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To: robbie who wrote (21448)	3/11/1998 5:12:00 PM
From: Daniel Martini	Respond to of 97611

Oddly enough, the "feud" is about cpq, about investing in cpq, and about the opinions of two opinionated people, and then a little animosity thrown in for good measure. In the past, and the present, steve and I occasionally get a little rough. I admit that and you can see for yourself. I do not come here looking for either friend or foe to pass notes under the table. Wherever the topics veer, I am comfortable in saying whatever I have to say in the open. Yeah, ok, so someone might take issue with what I say or how I say something. But I read a lot of bullsh*t I don't care for either and you don't see me instructing someone to squelch for my benefit. On the contrary; speak up. So what? Jokes and cutesy humor is ok, but strong disagreements are not? What are your rules? I know you are trying to be helpful, but you are on the net, in a semi-public forum, with opinionated people from all walks of life: expect a little volatility and enjoy the variety. As much as I disagree with steve, and even dislike his persona, he has every right to pipe up when the mood hits him. I just want him to use the open structure of this forum, not cozy up to me in private where he doesn't have to be accountable for what he says. I notice you didn't contact me in private to complain, you did it in the open where all could see and agree or not as is their preference. My hat is off to you for that. Do you understand what I am getting at? As far as what I called steve, if you were the recipient of those mails, you might not be so nurturing.... Thanks for your input. DM