This is wayyy too abstract and theoretical.
On Sat, Jul 05, 2003 05:53:41PM +0200, Dave Crocker allegedly wrote:
> Harald,
>
> HTA> even if a WG feels abused by the IESG, or its AD, that's no excuse for a WG
> HTA> not fighting back - in this case, by rapidly removing the IESG's apparent
> HTA> excuses for delay.
>
> HTA> Dejection is an explanation, not an excuse.
>
>
> This seems to reflect a view of human behavior that might work well for
> machines, but not for humans. When people in positions of authority
> impose situations that are silly, wasteful, damaging, etc., those on
> whom they are imposed usually view them as silly, wasteful, damaging, etc.
>
> When people believe their actions are s/w/d/... they have a reaction
> that is generally called "natural". A typical result of this reaction
> is de-motivation.
>
> We might applaud those who can overcome this natural process, but we
> should never lame those who do not.
>
> Blame the folks doing the imposing.
>
> Or, to state this more constructively, do not focus on the people who
> become discouraged by external forces that are... discouraging.
>
> Focus in getting those forces turned into something constructive.
>
>
> d/
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