On Feb 5, 2009, at 7:41 AM, Julian Reschke wrote:
Maciej Stachowiak wrote:
Sam,
This message does not rise to the standards of civility you are
trying to set. Dave was trying to outline the issues in a
constructive way, and your response is hostile and snarky (for
instance implying cleverly that he should be ignored).
Regards,
Maciej
Maybe it's my lack of command of the English language, or maybe
you're just reading something into Sam's statement that just isn't
there.
I found it well-written, don't see any hostility, but I do see an
opinion (which Sam *is* allowed to have, isn't he?).
I took Sam's comment, "I agree with the suggestion you close your
email with", as referring to "Hope that helps; feel free to ignore me
if not...", particularly in light of the generally negative light it
casts on things. Which would not be a very nice thing to say. Maybe
that's not what he meant, or maybe he said it in haste, which is why
my message was on www-archive and not public-html or public-html-wg-
announce.
Sam is indeed allowed to have and express an opinion as long as it
does not interfere with impartially managing the work of the group.
Regards,
Maciej
