On a housekeeping note, I have removed Karen's original e-mail at her request. The subjects of respect and group expectations are important, so if you feel strongly on the matter, please feel free to post your thoughts. Let's just keep them respectful.
Thanks, Alex Jones www.SilverSpider.com www.twitter.com/BaldMan www.RefreshAustin.org On May 7, 2009, at 5/7/09, 1:25 PM, Alex Jones wrote: > I'll second that Sonny, we have all done it. > > On the initial question as it's now out in the open. For the record > I did not ask that individual to leave, though in large part that > was due to timing and the fact that I was often on the opposite of > the room from the individual. He disappeared after the last incident > before I had a chance to pull him aside. > > Refresh Austin is an amazing group due solely to the fact that we > are comprised of a a wide variety of people with a passion for the > Web and all it entails. With that passion comes respect for those > willing to stand in front of their peers and share. It's not easy > and for many of our members, its the first time they have decided to > try public speaking. Karen was not the only person who approached me > about this individual. I'm proud to be a member of a group that > rallies around each other in difficult situations and filters out > those who damage what we've built. > > All are welcome at Refresh Austin and everyone should be comfortable > stepping onto that stage and sharing what they know. Incidents like > this are extremely rare and we will continue to work to ensure that > they remain that way. > > Thanks, > > Alex Jones > www.SilverSpider.com > www.twitter.com/BaldMan > www.RefreshAustin.org > > > > On May 7, 2009, at 5/7/09, 12:48 PM, Sonny Johns wrote: > >> No worries Karen - we've all done it at some point in our careers. >> >> >> >> Cheers, >> Sonny >> >> >> Sonny Johns >> [email protected] >> 512.921.7211 >> >> On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Karen Kreps <[email protected] >> > wrote: >> I blew it. I never should have sent that reply to Alex publicly. >> Mea culpa. It wasn’t intended. I’m sorry, sorry, sorry. Oh, the >> complications of email. >> >> KK >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
