Re: Manners

[Rick Stevens <rstevens vitalstream com>]

James F. Smith III wrote:
> In terms of the whole issue here recently that has come to be amassed under
> the broad title of "Polite answer posting netiquette rules -- wish list
> RANT", I do believe that it all boils down to manners.  Some people appear
> to get satisfaction out of flaming someone out to dry.  I feel that we
> should all realize that people will ocassionally make mistakes, that's why
> this is an install list, and allow them the courtesy of respecting them
> while supporting them.
>
> I agree with Rick Stevens and I for one would like to thank him for all that
> he does, has done, and hopefully will continue to do for this list and the
> Linux Community in general.  Once I look past the occasional vitupritive
> hateful postings, there lurks a core of individuals who are trying to
> support each other.  I would put forth that this is the place where people
> that are new to the subject can feel encouraged and supported while not
> being afraid of being exposed to ridicule from someone with issues beyond
> the scope of this group.
>
> Personally, I would like to apologize to Rick and anyone else who might have
> felt insulted or castigated by those who have participated in this forum and
> were lacking manners.  I would ask that you realize them for what they are
> and not deprive the vast majority of the rest of us of your knowledge and
> support.

Thank you, Jim.  I'm not going anywhere and I have a pretty thick
hide, so it takes a lot to get me to moping.  I do appreciate the
nice things you said, however.  "I'm getting a little verklempt now!"

I was simply stating my rationale for doing what I do and I think
it holds for MOST of the people who are involved with the list.  After
the flurry of responses to the ranter's ravings, I thought it might
be appropriate to put it up again.

Thanks again, Jim.  It's nice to be appreciated.  Now, if anyone has
a cute sister and wouldn't mind having an old compu-nerd in the
family......heheheheheh!
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