To be honest, the condescending attitude you display here doesnt help me feel warm and fuzzy all over. I can take criticism. Can you? But then I think I will drop this convewrsation as it likely doesnt belong in this list.
-- Robert "Steven Noels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Thu, 28 Aug 2003, Robert Simmons wrote: > > > It is .. Ive been wrong before and I admit Im no Avalon or cocoon source > > code expert. Im very direct in my style and I wish people wouldnt take it > > offensively. I merely abhor cheerleading. There are lots of things I love > > about cocoon but the logging irritates me. *shrug* =^) > > From someone who learned this himself the hard way: > > In an email conversation, don't expect your recipients to cope with 'your > style' just because you have explained them you mean no harm, and you > 'just happen to be direct'. > > I find it much more effective if you try and shape your style towards > optimal reception by your recipients: not by easy excuses for your > directness, but by showing _you_ are aware of this directness, and are > willing to tone down in respect for your recipients. > > I'll now refrain from helping you in getting connected with this > community, and I do hope you are able to flex your directness into a more > positive style of communication. > > Don't expect us to feel honoured just by your presence. The fact you are > coming back says all. > > With the best intentions, > > Cheers, > > </Steven> > >
