Posted by Mashogr8 on August 5, 2002, at 11:41:14
In reply to Re: inspire without putting down, posted by Dr. Bob on August 5, 2002, at 0:19:59
Dr. Bob,
Confronting authority and questioning their decisions is not something I am at all comfortable with, but, I'm not sure I understand the reason for the block either. I know it's your call.
I thought the point Phil was making was an important one: 'protest by leaving; stay-you have the potential to help' and definitely not a putdown.
I felt it was more a review of the loss of those who did leave (even for a time). I thought the statement was more a reflection of two things: 1. If you leave, we know longer have your perception of a situation or your advice. 2. If you stay, then you may make a difference.
In a way, the statement could be viewed as a call to those who left to return. We need their ideas, too. It might have been saying, "Make a difference by staying to those who have stayed by coming back."
>there is more than one road. (not exact words but the idea I received when I read it at first).
Actually I felt Phil's comment covered more than one road. I hopeds that those who were lurking would realize presence is much more helpful than their absence.
Geez, Phil mentioned earlier that he might be leaving. He's been around way too long, I would really miss his support and humor.
>can't quote cause it's gone but you said something to the effect that "you let it go too long".
When you say that you let it go on too long, is it possible that other past posts of Phil were on your mind? Should that be the case, then the blocking might be appropriate. Right now, I really don't understand. You're in charge, but maybe you could reduce the sentence to three days, please.MA
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