Re: Jumping to Conclusions

[Guy Oliver <guy -at- DEV -dot- TIVOLI -dot- COM>]

From Kelly Burhenne:

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>      Sue Stewart wrote (in reply to Guy's question about what can you do
>      better after 15):
>      > I wouldn't be carrying on this discussion on the Internet.

>      To which Guy replied:
>      > I'm new to this bulletin board (I've been subscribing for about one
>      > week), but if you mean that this subject seems inappropriate, ...

>      I believe Sue was referring to the fact that the Internet wasn't in
>      widespread use until about 5-7 years ago (that's why she wouldn't be
>      carrying this discussion on the Internet). She did not say (or imply)
>      that your subject was inappropriate! Obviously, e-mail lacks the
>      facial expressions and voice inflection that normally clue us in to
>      what a person is trying to say.  Therefore, it is important that we
>      not jump to conclusions too quickly!

>      -Kelly Burhenne
>       burhennk -at- liebert -dot- com
>       Columbus, OH


Guilty!  Guilty!  Guilty!

I have received numerous private messages suggesting that I
misunderstood Sue's comment.  I have also privately apologized to Sue
for the misunderstanding.  My only defense is that I honestly believed
I was being scolded for an inappropriate posting.

Sue is obviously, a seasoned writer, and I truly appreciated her
comments, as well as those of other contributors to this thread.

I now shed my sackcloth, and wash the ashes from my head (so to
speak).


Guy-o