Posted by Mark H. on July 12, 2002, at 2:08:02
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob: How About a Psycho-Babble Blocked, posted by oracle on July 11, 2002, at 12:11:16
Oracle,
I regret several of my early posts on these boards, when I thought I knew better than anyone else what was going on and felt free to make snide and off-handed one-liners about what others had posted. Over time I learned not to inject myself into threads unless I had something positive and substantive to contribute. If I had exercised a little more self-control and had been a bit less arrogant and presumptuous, I probably would have learned sooner how to be a better member of this community. As it is, I have the patience and good will of others to thank for my being welcome here at all.
In my experience of him over time, I have found Fachad to be one of the most well-informed, intelligent and articulate contributors to these boards, and I read his posts with great interest and appreciation for his balanced and thoughtful insights. Also, I have never known Fachad to be flippant, so if I don't understand what he wrote or believe I might disagree with it, I find it is better usually if I give him the benefit of the doubt instead of assuming I know what his motives are or what he intended by a comment. The benefit for me is that I'm less likely to look like a fool if my understanding of the comment or situation turns out to have been less than perfectly informed.
Mark H.
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