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Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 10:52
PM
Subject: [LML] Tone on list
In my opinion the tone on the list recently, in a couple of the
threads, has gotten pretty abrasive. Rather than abandon a resource
that I have utilized for a long time, I thought I would make a couple of
comments.
The speculating, catty, "mine is bigger", smearing, arrogant attitudes
that are showing up on the list miss the mark of courtesy and
respect by a wide margin.
Seems that every so often there are those who feel the need to
puff themselves up and put others down. In my opinion it really defeats
the purpose of the list and turns other listers off. I'm guessing it
also greatly inhibits the willingness of a lot of people to participate.
After about 3 back and forth attempts to change the opponent's point of
view it would seem that agreeing to disagree would be the adult thing to
do. When all is said and done it really is each individual's right to
make his or her own decisions.
I am sure this post will offend some people. It will be
interesting to see just who is insulted.
To summarize, I participate because I want to be the best, safest,
smartest pilot I can be. I believe most of us hang around for the same
reasons. It doesn’t do me or any other lister any good if the tone that
is used to present the information prevents the information from being
received.
Now would be the time to quote Rodney King........but I will
resist.
My $.02. Fire away.........
Jim Scales