It is time for everybody to take a "Time Out"

[David Andersen]

Great post, Will. This is, ultimately, a kind place, filled with  
kind, strong people. That's the atmosphere most seem to want: honesty  
with respect. Anything else reveals itself in stark clarity. What a  
fantastic resource.
David A.
P.S. some thoughts on the Anaheim celebration coming this weekend.....


On Jul 4, 2008, at 8:51 AM, Will Truitt wrote:

>
> To all:
>
> I have been following the various threads between and about Alicia  
> and a number of other list contributors with increasing dismay.  I  
> think we have long since passed the point where the continued  
> discussion is of value to anyone.  So why continue?
>
> I have been observing some writers speak of Alicia as if she were  
> not there, and as if she were a person of no feelings.  Whether or  
> not you care for her presentation style is entirely beside the  
> point.  The remarks are snippy and insensitive, and likely  
> hurtful.   Possibly they will continue to generate a response from  
> her that you so wish to change, so how can they benefit anyone?
>
> It is interesting that quite a number of you seem to have offered  
> to become a self appointed “parent” to Alicia.  Tell me, what 19  
> year old wants to listen to a parent?  If you don’t know the answer  
> to that question, ask your own!
>
> Alicia, I have no advice to give you – particularly since you  
> certainly suffer from no lack of it at the moment!
>
> I would like to make some remarks in general, and directed to  
> anyone who cares to read them.
>
> I regard this list as a unique community which I attach a great  
> deal of value to.  It is an extraordinary technical resource, where  
> the best minds of our field are generous enough to freely share  
> what they know, and respond at length to queries.  How many other  
> places can we find that?  I have learned an incredible amount that  
> continues to make me a better technician.
>
> Also, it has given me the opportunity to correspond with a number  
> of very good technicians and rebuilders, both on this list and  
> privately, to my continued benefit.  And it has given me the  
> opportunity to get to know some of these people on a first name and  
> friendly personal basis.  What a joy – I have gotten to know some  
> fantastic human beings, and surely that is a blessing.
>
> It is my observation as I have traveled through this life that just  
> about every human being wants to be treated with respect, no matter  
> how humble their position, or how youthful and inexperienced they  
> may be.  That’s a pretty easy thing to do – just treat everybody  
> with courtesy and respect.  It certainly is the grease that makes  
> the wheel of life turn more easily.
>
> And there is the adage that “If you want respect, then give  
> respect”.  Be humble around others, particularly those who know  
> more than you.  (That means I get to be humble a lot)
>
> Practice “Beginner’s Mind” as much as you can, which will allow you  
> to see things with a fresh eye, and possibly in new ways.
>
> I think we learn the most when we leave our egos at the door.   
> Defend your ideas, but not your ego.  This place is an Arena of  
> Ideas, so put them out there and let them rise or fall on their own  
> merits.  If another’s point of view prevails because their ideas  
> are better conceived and executed, be humble and graciously yield  
> the day to them.  And LEARN from them.  If we are not here and  
> willing to learn, why are we here?
>
> This forum is a precious thing that needs to be protected at all  
> times with our best behavior.
>
> Respectful to all,
>
> Will Truitt
>
>

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