On Wed, 15 Jan 2003 21:24, Leo Sutic wrote: > > From: Peter Donald [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > On Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:27, Noel J. Bergman wrote: > > > So in the case of Sam's examples, what specifically was > > > unacceptable to you? > > > > I don't think there was anything unacceptable. > > Then perhaps an un-qualified "yes" would solve this mess?
doubt it but "yes" if you want. > I think the issue is that Sam asks you a question, like > "will you accept the members of the Avalon PMC as peers?" > and instead of answering "Yes", "No" or "Please explain > X", you respond with something completely different. > > A parallell would be: > > Q: "Peter, you up for lunch?" > > A: "I shall eat lunch at a time that fits my development > schedule, and then eat food that I find acceptable, in > the company of people I enjoy socializing with." > > For all I know, that might be a "yes" (that is, all the > conditions listed are satisfied) - but it sure doesn't > sound that way. > > I think the same problem applies to your conversation with > Sam. You will notice that responses like that only occur for some people. I don't lie (at least not for something as trivial as software ;]) and thus prefer very precise language lest some one intentionally or unintentionally mis-interpret what I say. -- Cheers, Peter Donald ------------------------------------ The two secrets to success: 1- Don't tell anyone everything. ------------------------------------ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
