We would like to second Paul Miller’s observations and advice
to our community…
Sincerely,
Valin & Allyson Thorn
Legacy under construction
Houston, Texas
From: Lancair Mailing
List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of paul miller
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:29 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Re: Do-it-yourself AOA Project
Wolfgang and others on this topic: I really appreciate
the tone when people try to diagnose a problem, suggest fixes and generally add
to the knowledge base of the group. I can't recite any electronic
credentials or any aircraft building skills but I do enjoy listening about
projects that might or might not work and why. So, if Wolfgang makes a
suggestion that isn't 100% perfect or if a circuit is suggested that might not
make it onboard the shuttle then that's ok too. But, when individuals
take it upon themselves to warn listers they have to think twice before
answering or shredding someone's opinion it serves no purpose but to shut down
discussion. If the "moderator" is going to permit people to specifically
target individuals and demean their character in the eyes of others then that
is the list owner's right but it erodes participation by some of us who aren't
as skilled or thick-skinned. Some brute editing or "return to writer"
would go a long way to improving the tone in 2010.
If a few folks would simply remove the personal criticisms
and focus on the discussions I would be a happier reader. In a week I'll
have forgotten that the LED won't burn up on the breadboard but I won't forget
the crappola we had to endure about how people aren't competent or diligent in
their writings. Let's try and slim down personal attacks and promote
better discussions. And, even if the writer was 100% wrong--who cares?
Provide facts and move on. The discussion gets interesting when facts
can be disputed and argued and links are provided to support the discussion.
It gets boring when it slides into character assassination and spewing of
credentials and past historical triumphs as a means of making your point.