Re: [cobalt-users] RE: RACKSHACK.NET

[Jay Tingley <cobalt@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

[ Rodolfo writes... ]

> Jay, I don't recall seeing posts from you before, so I will *assume*
> that you are new to this list; please correct me if I'm wrong.

I've been on this list for well over a year.

> Your post, on the other hand, I find literate and educated but
> naïve and judgmental when you have nothing on which to base
> your opinions. Detailed critique:

On the contrary, other than the acknowledged delays
from rackshack.net, I'm supposed to condem them for
an unfinished website...?

> However, for those who did not read Carrie's post with any level
> of attention, let me clarify that she crucified them for writing
> web pages that clearly detailed an intent to mislead customers
> and employ a rather classic bait-and-switch approach.

"Crucify" is a good analogy, and that was my point:
it could have been handled much more tactfully.

> Carrie's post is intended to protect others from what she perceives
> to be a danger; no apology is necessary for that.

I did review their website, but as they will not be
operational until February 1, 2001, I can't assume
that this was the finished product.

And while the intent may have been honorable, I think
it's somewhat premature to be blacklisting these guys.
Until (if) they actually do something to warrant it.

Carrie's frustration (in perhaps waiting) was obvious,
and perhaps this issue was made a tad more personal
than it ought to have been (for all concerned).

> I apologize if I cross the line from reprimand to attack; you
> are obviously not a "bad" person and mean well, since you're
> trying to uphold standards of civil behavior. However, you
> didn't read her post and thus answered with comments, judgments
> and criticisms that made you look like a pompous twit. Hence
> my response as constructive criticism.

"pompous twit" aside, no apology is necessary. :)

I stand by my comments, though, if at the very least
to simply point out that there are always two sides
to every situation, and that we all shouldn't be so
easy to jump to conclusions.
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Jay Tingley
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