Re: Purpose of this list

[David Thorburn <thorburn@CONL.NET>]

All,

Why would Doug Nichols want me thorwn off the list for speaking the truth?

This isn't the Soviet Union!

I think Doug has problems that are well beyond the scope of this list!

D.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Ontko" <rayo@ONTKO.COM>
To: <SQR-USERS@list.iex.net>
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: Purpose of this list


> Doug,
>
> On Wed, Oct 02, 2002 at 07:17:18PM -0400, Doug Nichols wrote:
> > Is there any way to get this guy thrown off this list? He's disruptive
> > and abusive and very ignorant.
>
> From a technical standpoint, it's certainly possible, but, I'd
> prefer not to resort to totalitarian tactics.
>
> Clearly, Dave Thornburn feels his job security is threatened by
> competition from oversees, and as others have mentioned, there may
> be some political issues that are worthy of discussion.  I'm pleased
> that Ken has created a separate forum for this and I hope that the
> conversation can proceed there more constructively and sensitively
> than it has here.
>
> I too feel that the work opportunities for consultants (including
> SQR consultants) has changed, but I perceive that the problem is
> less due to overseas competition and more due to the recession and
> the fact that fewer companies are investing as heavily in technology
> right now.  It may also be time to learn a new language.  I'm still
> a strong supporter of SQR, but I've take the time to learn a lot
> about Java and web-based technologies.  If I stop learning new
> technologies, I won't be able to differentiate myself from the
> crowd.  It may be time to catch a new wave.
>
> My own opinion about the list is that none of us has complete access
> to the Truth, and that we'll learn a lot more from each other if we
> listen to one another carefully and respond respectfully.
>
> Ray
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