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analog · 02-06-2007, 11:23 PM

smooth... KnifeMissle...

We're all here for the same reason, because we like this place. If we didn't like this place, we wouldn't all be here doing what we're doing- which is making this place better.

I know you guys are enjoying your back-and-forth, but that's not what this thread is about, and it's not what the TFP is about. Let's agree we have differences in personality, and that we will certainly never ALL be of one mind. For me, I wouldn't have it any other way. Who wants everyone agreeing with each other? That would be very boring.

I know there may have been misunderstandings, and I know that people like to place blame so they can feel as though they've moved on from a topic. The thing is, that's not really moving anyone on- not temporarily, and not for the long run, either.

So... let's even forget about apologies, unless someone wants to step forward and just extend a handshake, and move on with the business of making the place better. Arguing over who said what, and how it was meant, and why someone thinks they're right, is not getting us further along the path... it's stalling us, if not dragging us backwards. This is what we're working towards... being able to disagree without involving this blame-game.

As Halx once said, "Do not form your arguments on the weakness of others' points, but on the strength of your own." I think that's a very relevant statement on the blame-game phenomenon of "discussion".

So... let's move forward respectfully, and get some TFP problems solved, ok? You two are both members who've been around long enough to really help the contribution in this thread, so let's get some of your experienced input on this.

Thanks

Elphaba:

Those are awesome suggestions. What I can say is that some of those things that you mentioned have actually been on our minds and considered already, and may actually be put into practice some time soon. Sorry I can't say more yet.

02-06-2007, 11:23 PM	#181 (permalink)
analog Banned	smooth... KnifeMissle... We're all here for the same reason, because we like this place. If we didn't like this place, we wouldn't all be here doing what we're doing- which is making this place better. I know you guys are enjoying your back-and-forth, but that's not what this thread is about, and it's not what the TFP is about. Let's agree we have differences in personality, and that we will certainly never ALL be of one mind. For me, I wouldn't have it any other way. Who wants everyone agreeing with each other? That would be very boring. I know there may have been misunderstandings, and I know that people like to place blame so they can feel as though they've moved on from a topic. The thing is, that's not really moving anyone on- not temporarily, and not for the long run, either. So... let's even forget about apologies, unless someone wants to step forward and just extend a handshake, and move on with the business of making the place better. Arguing over who said what, and how it was meant, and why someone thinks they're right, is not getting us further along the path... it's stalling us, if not dragging us backwards. This is what we're working towards... being able to disagree without involving this blame-game. As Halx once said, "Do not form your arguments on the weakness of others' points, but on the strength of your own." I think that's a very relevant statement on the blame-game phenomenon of "discussion". So... let's move forward respectfully, and get some TFP problems solved, ok? You two are both members who've been around long enough to really help the contribution in this thread, so let's get some of your experienced input on this. Thanks Elphaba: Those are awesome suggestions. What I can say is that some of those things that you mentioned have actually been on our minds and considered already, and may actually be put into practice some time soon. Sorry I can't say more yet. Last edited by analog; 02-06-2007 at 11:33 PM..