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Old 08-06-2008, 05:48 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by DaveOrion View Post
One of the defining characteristics of a mature board is its ability to have tolerance for others. Younger, college educated members may dismiss the views of some because of their higher education & often seem to forget that its the diversity of all the members thats makes a successful board. When TFP can accept & welcome other members without making judgments based on religious beliefs & education, then & only then will it truly be a cut above the rest.
Everyone has preconceived notions from time to time, but I've found the average active TFP member to be rather open-minded about ideas and where they come from. It is important that "younger, college educated members" respect the views and experiences of older, perhaps less educated members, but it also important that respect is given to those who have put in the time and hard work to achieve a higher education and master a subject or subjects. I see both forms of respect about equally around here, and that's more than can be said about many other places.
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