Kimberly stated in part:
Isn't a debate when people of differing views state their points, and
then just leave it at that? I don't see why we need a million posts,
just because you have a different view from someone else. If someone
doesn't agree with you (which seems to happen often here) let them
state their opinions, and let it go. It seems these "debates" on
this list always have a tendency to get out of hand. If you
disagree, that's fine, just don't continue to hammer in your point.
If there has to be an argument, send the emails offlist. I
understand that this is something that can affect everyone here down
the road, and it's good to see people supporting the activity. And I
have nothing against everyone saying their piece, don't get me wrong,
but just if someone posts an opinion contrary to yours, let it go.
We're here for letterboxing, not debating or refereeing.
My two cents :)
Kimberly,
I strongly believe debate is a good thing when conducted in a
respectful manner and the content is something important. In this
case the subject matter, the future of letterboxing in public lands,
is probably the most important thing we could possibly discuss on
this list. Also important, if you read the exchanges between Randy
and myself, you will notice there is no animosity involved. We are
trying to talk about issues that are central to what will happen to
letterboxing in the future. FWIW I believe this subject is central to
the direction of the hobby. Just because some people may not agree
does not mean they need to be hostile to each other. I have great
respect for Randy and actually I think we agree for the most part
about many aspects of this problem. Open discussion without personal
attacks is central to progress in any subject matter. I hope many
others will post about their feelings on this issue and maybe someday
there will be some resolution. It's just a matter of doing it with
respect for the right to disagree.
--
Regards,
Eric Mings
Letterboxing International: http://www.letterboxing.com
StoneStashing: http://www.stonestashing.com
Debate
3 messages in this thread |
Started on 2001-07-21
Debate
From: Eric Mings (elm@letterboxing.com) |
Date: 2001-07-21 23:37:26 UTC-04:00
Re: Debate
From: Bill (bburk@worldnet.att.net) |
Date: 2001-07-22 15:34:14 UTC
YES, PLEASE!
State your view for all to see, then rest your pen and let it be.
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Eric Mings wrote:
> Kimberly stated in part:
>
> Isn't a debate when people of differing views state their points,
and
> then just leave it at that? I don't see why we need a million
posts,
> just because you have a different view from someone else. If
someone
> doesn't agree with you (which seems to happen often here) let them
> state their opinions, and let it go. It seems these "debates" on
> this list always have a tendency to get out of hand. If you
> disagree, that's fine, just don't continue to hammer in your point.
> If there has to be an argument, send the emails offlist. I
> understand that this is something that can affect everyone here
down
> the road, and it's good to see people supporting the activity. And
I
> have nothing against everyone saying their piece, don't get me
wrong,
> but just if someone posts an opinion contrary to yours, let it go.
> We're here for letterboxing, not debating or refereeing.
> My two cents :)
>
>
> Kimberly,
>
> I strongly believe debate is a good thing when conducted in a
> respectful manner and the content is something important. In this
> case the subject matter, the future of letterboxing in public
lands,
> is probably the most important thing we could possibly discuss on
> this list. Also important, if you read the exchanges between Randy
> and myself, you will notice there is no animosity involved. We are
> trying to talk about issues that are central to what will happen to
> letterboxing in the future. FWIW I believe this subject is central
to
> the direction of the hobby. Just because some people may not agree
> does not mean they need to be hostile to each other. I have great
> respect for Randy and actually I think we agree for the most part
> about many aspects of this problem. Open discussion without
personal
> attacks is central to progress in any subject matter. I hope many
> others will post about their feelings on this issue and maybe
someday
> there will be some resolution. It's just a matter of doing it with
> respect for the right to disagree.
> --
> Regards,
>
> Eric Mings
>
> Letterboxing International: http://www.letterboxing.com
> StoneStashing: http://www.stonestashing.com
State your view for all to see, then rest your pen and let it be.
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Eric Mings
> Kimberly stated in part:
>
> Isn't a debate when people of differing views state their points,
and
> then just leave it at that? I don't see why we need a million
posts,
> just because you have a different view from someone else. If
someone
> doesn't agree with you (which seems to happen often here) let them
> state their opinions, and let it go. It seems these "debates" on
> this list always have a tendency to get out of hand. If you
> disagree, that's fine, just don't continue to hammer in your point.
> If there has to be an argument, send the emails offlist. I
> understand that this is something that can affect everyone here
down
> the road, and it's good to see people supporting the activity. And
I
> have nothing against everyone saying their piece, don't get me
wrong,
> but just if someone posts an opinion contrary to yours, let it go.
> We're here for letterboxing, not debating or refereeing.
> My two cents :)
>
>
> Kimberly,
>
> I strongly believe debate is a good thing when conducted in a
> respectful manner and the content is something important. In this
> case the subject matter, the future of letterboxing in public
lands,
> is probably the most important thing we could possibly discuss on
> this list. Also important, if you read the exchanges between Randy
> and myself, you will notice there is no animosity involved. We are
> trying to talk about issues that are central to what will happen to
> letterboxing in the future. FWIW I believe this subject is central
to
> the direction of the hobby. Just because some people may not agree
> does not mean they need to be hostile to each other. I have great
> respect for Randy and actually I think we agree for the most part
> about many aspects of this problem. Open discussion without
personal
> attacks is central to progress in any subject matter. I hope many
> others will post about their feelings on this issue and maybe
someday
> there will be some resolution. It's just a matter of doing it with
> respect for the right to disagree.
> --
> Regards,
>
> Eric Mings
>
> Letterboxing International: http://www.letterboxing.com
> StoneStashing: http://www.stonestashing.com
Re: [LbNA] Debate
From: (bayletterbox@juno.com) |
Date: 2001-08-25 14:16:57 UTC-04:00
On Sat, 21 Jul 2001 23:37:26 -0400 Eric Mings wrote " Kimberly,
I strongly believe debate is a good thing when conducted in a respectful
manner and the content is something important. In this
case the subject matter, the future of letterboxing in public lands,..."
First: I agree on the above statements a) respect each other, b) use of
public land is important and most very likely important to the future of
letterboxing.
Suggestion ; is it possible to create a folder or link in the home page
or through egroups so when there is a debate those interested can
exchange views off the main list?-Warren Remein , theBayboxer
-never give up on anyone ever in sunny Ohio-
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I strongly believe debate is a good thing when conducted in a respectful
manner and the content is something important. In this
case the subject matter, the future of letterboxing in public lands,..."
First: I agree on the above statements a) respect each other, b) use of
public land is important and most very likely important to the future of
letterboxing.
Suggestion ; is it possible to create a folder or link in the home page
or through egroups so when there is a debate those interested can
exchange views off the main list?-Warren Remein , theBayboxer
-never give up on anyone ever in sunny Ohio-
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