On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:42 PM, Hugh Glaser <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi, > I am looking at the process and outcomes I observe, rather than delving into > the details. > It is not about whether people could have acted differently - it is about how > people actually did act. > A lost opportunity? Clearly there were a number of people who had opinions, > and seemed ready to engage in a discussion. I would have been interested to > hear what they had to say. But the social dynamics (in my opinion) were such > that they no longer chose to contribute. > In answer to your last question: Because the discussion then becomes about > the page, rather than principle, or even original topic; but I begin to > repeat myself. > Best > Hugh > +1 I had the same impression. The thread started off well, but diverged and became acrimonious and I for one was put off following it because of that. Keith
