In message: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rob Seaman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: : Warner Losh objects: : : >> There are several doughty people here who happen to have that : >> opinion, but they abide with us mortals outside the time lords' : >> hushed inner sanctum. : > : > I have spent much time explaining why leap seconds cause real : > problems in real applications, only to be insulted like this. : : Sincere apologies for my awkward statement. Dictionary.com defines : "doughty" as "marked by stouthearted courage; brave". I wasn't : questioning the knowledge or passion of folks holding views that : differ from my own. Rather I was attempting to question whether : anybody actively participating on this list - holding whatever view - : is also participating in ITU discussions. : : I see that Mr. Cowan has also parsed my admittedly opaque remarks.
Yes. I'm sorry I was so easily offended. Please accept my appologies for my hasty words. Warner