On 4/15/11 4:58 AM, Keith Alexander wrote:
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
Keith,
If acrimonious is your point, then yes. +1000 .
Healthy debate doesn't have to be acrimonious. In my world debates are a
mechanism for building rather than burning bridges :-)
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