[NTLUG:Discuss] Applying double standards

[Bryan J. Smith]

People with agendas should really think before posting something
off-topic in the first place.  There was clear "shot" at engineers
_before_ I came in.

I came in and gave my opinion.  I took a few replies and re-iterated
things.  Then I left it.  I tried to be as objective as I could, and
look at different viewpoints, while offering my own frustrations with
_both_ the IT profession _and_ professional engineering boards.

In the meantime, several people _individually_ totaled _more_ posts than
I, especially in the last day or two.  Some were to sound off at the
thread, so I didn't take offense.  I know, it's frustrating to see this
go on, and I apologized for my part in it before.

But others wanted to keep pushing their agenda, or add their own to the
thread.  And they are still making statements and opinions on the
thread.  Worst of all, some of them continue to push their agenda and
blame me for the thread.  *NO*, I will not be the "scapegoat" for
_their_ agendas.

I entertained maybe 1 out of every 3-4, staying _objective_ throughout
any response.  I have _not_ taken the time to gouge anyone's career
choices or blame anyone for the thread in whole.  But people seem to
_lack_objectivity_ in trying to blame me for the thread, just because
they disagree with me.

Just agree to disagree with me.  You don't need to keep reposting in the
hope of destroying me and taking the list with it.  2 others have now
posted _more_ than me in the past day.  I did not start this thread, let
alone do I have an "agenda."  I'm merely trying to explain _why_ some
people have the professional views they do.

So if you don't want it to continue, then stop posting.  It is very
typical that the people who are the loudest in complaining are also
guilty of the same lack of list ettique.  Some people just can't resist
throwing _any_ mud they can at someone they disagree with.  They use
some notion of list rules to push their agenda further when people
disagree with them.

And they have my sincerest pity because it's sad.


-- 
     Linux Enthusiasts call me anti-Linux.
   Windows Enthusisats call me anti-Microsoft.
 They both must be correct because I have over a
decade of experience with both in mission critical
environments, resulting in a bigotry dedicated to
 mitigating risk and focusing on technologies ...
           not products or vendors
--
Bryan J. Smith, E.I.         b.j.smith at ieee.org