Originally Posted by
bdschobel
Sure it is, but on the other hand, people demand transparency, so a lot of the discussion leaks over to the public forum. Some TalkBoard members insist on posting their every thought to the public board. I tend not to be quite so open, but once part of the discussion becomes public, all of it inevitably will.
Bruce
I guess this is directed my way. I wrote it before and I'll write it again: I have no regrets about my comments, publicly or privately. I don't understand why anyone has an issue with that, nor do I plan to change. I want to know what people think, for better or for worse. I find the world a much better place when I know right where I stand with people and where they stand with me. My criticism doesn't mean that I can't work with others, but I prefer that they know what I feel about their actions. And vice versa.
I'm not afraid to share what I think. Not at all. Particularly when someone fails in his or her TB duties. People ran for this on a volunteer basis. If one doesn't want to fulfill the job description, resign and let someone else step in.
I'm also fascinated by the casualness with which folks seem to treat the responsibility of being on TB. I just don't understand how it's acceptable to put off a vote for 13 1/2 days and then sleep through the decision. Yeah, great. There was honesty and transparency in the announcement. But there was also failure to perform one's duty. Members
elected the TB. Speaking for myself, I think I owe them a little more than "I fell asleep".
I'm happy to accept the apology, but I'll never suggest there shouldn't be consequences. I'm happy to forgive and move on and try to work together. But part of that "work" is voting on these motions in a timely fashion. I think this is a two way street, so I'm looking for a little more than "I'm sorry."