[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: O'Reilly Discussion Guidelines

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Wed, 2004-09-08 at 21:40, MadHat wrote:
> The main idea is to lurk and see how lists work before posting.

I actually did that for a bit.  One LEAPster turned me on to this list
and after he reposted a few things of mine, I figured I might as well
join.

> Follow the list.  Try to respect those that have been on the list.

Other than my the engineering thread and my being "under the weather," I
have tried to be helpful.  When people are straightforward, you will
find me very professional.

But I am stubborn.  Understand, and this is not directed at you at all
(nor 95%+ of the list), I do not respond kindly to people who use policy
to push their own agendas.  I value honesty, let alone with oneself,
above just about anything else.

Anyone is free to ask me to leave.  Sometimes just asking me something
and being dead honest will get you quite positive results.  As far as
proving myself, I gave up trying to please everyone years ago.


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Bryan J. Smith                                  b.j.smith at ieee.org 
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