[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: OT (waaay OT): BitTorrent and TV shows

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Sun, 2004-12-05 at 19:08, Chris Cox wrote:
> Just to defend the Prez.... Bryan failed to post that
> I stated he comes off a bit harsh because of the ammount
> of knowlege he possesses.

I don't like to use that as an excuse for myself.
We all equally have something to contribute.

It's the main reason I don't put the letters behind my name.
I want the merits of my own statements to stand on their own.

> You need to take a chill pill (sorry if that's too technical).

Again, I'm not upset.  Someone made a general statement, then someone
defended me specifically.  I didn't need that, even if you were trying
to help.  ;->

Not a big deal.

> As Madhat says, this thread needs to go off list now.
> Sorry for the extra post.  You weren't the bad guy at all
> in the thread... but the post I'm replying to was pretty
> bad.

I know you didn't think so, but others might.  I can answer for myself. 
And I don't like to use anything as an excuse.

Your effort is appreciated, don't get me wrong.  But it doesn't always
send a good message.  Especially the knowledge bit.

E.g., a newer person to the list might be inhibited from posting if they
feel they do not possess as much knowledge as another member.  Not only
that, but the idea that I can "get away with things" because I
supposedly "know more" is probably the worst thing for a list.

I know thyself.  No reason to help excuse me.  ;->

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