Years ago while in the Air Force my commander said something that I’ve used (tried to) over the years.

 

“Praise in Public, Criticize in Private”…..good advise…

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Jim Scales

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 10:52 PM

Subject: [LML] Tone on list

 

In my opinion the tone on the list recently, in a couple of the threads, has gotten pretty abrasive.  Rather than abandon a resource that I have utilized for a long time, I thought I would make a couple of comments.

 

The speculating, catty, "mine is bigger", smearing, arrogant attitudes that are showing up on the list miss the mark of courtesy and respect by a wide margin.

 

Seems that every so often there are those who feel the need to puff themselves up and put others down.  In my opinion it really defeats the purpose of the list and turns other listers off.  I'm guessing it also greatly inhibits the willingness of a lot of people to participate.

 

After about 3 back and forth attempts to change the opponent's point of view it would seem that agreeing to disagree would be the adult thing to do.  When all is said and done it really is each individual's right to make his or her own decisions. 

 

I am sure this post will offend some people.  It will be interesting to see just who is insulted.

 

To summarize, I participate because I want to be the best, safest, smartest pilot I can be.  I believe most of us hang around for the same reasons.  It doesn’t do me or any other lister any good if the tone that is used to present the information prevents the information from being received. 

 

Now would be the time to quote Rodney King........but I will resist.

 

My $.02.  Fire away.........

 

Jim Scales