I concur with Paul.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 5:28
AM
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.
Happy new year everyone,
Paul Miller
N357V L2K