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Oct 25, 2001, 8:14 pm
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Cigarman,
Thank you for your intelligent reply. I am happy to cease-fire on "cheap shots" if they are no longer taken at me. Be assured though that I will fire back, each and every time. Try to think about that during the next post you make if you begin to type my name.
And rest assured my use of the word "they" was quite intentional.
And as long as you mention Moremiles, how many of the new FT Talkboard are owners/founders of that esteemed and honorable group? 20%? 35%? 40%? 50%? (Remember them, the folks you called "elitist". The ones who you traded poison pen letters with - your new associates?)
Politics certainly makes for strange bedfellows.
Dorian, please feel free to e-mail me if any of my posts require clarification. I'll be happy to provide it. Or perhaps this might be an appropriate "get out of jail free" card for me, as it seemed to be for others in the past:
Yeah! that's the ticket! I was just speaking my mind...after all, I have to be me, right?
[This message has been edited by NJDavid (edited 10-25-2001).]
Thank you for your intelligent reply. I am happy to cease-fire on "cheap shots" if they are no longer taken at me. Be assured though that I will fire back, each and every time. Try to think about that during the next post you make if you begin to type my name.
And rest assured my use of the word "they" was quite intentional.
And as long as you mention Moremiles, how many of the new FT Talkboard are owners/founders of that esteemed and honorable group? 20%? 35%? 40%? 50%? (Remember them, the folks you called "elitist". The ones who you traded poison pen letters with - your new associates?)
Politics certainly makes for strange bedfellows.
Dorian, please feel free to e-mail me if any of my posts require clarification. I'll be happy to provide it. Or perhaps this might be an appropriate "get out of jail free" card for me, as it seemed to be for others in the past:
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Sure I overstepped the bounds of the TOS...maybe others did too but that doesn't matter.
I would like to apologize to anyone offended by my comments and/or the entire thread in general.
I have lotsa friends here and they know well I always speak my mind...just the way I am. As some of you know...it often gets me in hot water!
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Sure I overstepped the bounds of the TOS...maybe others did too but that doesn't matter.
I would like to apologize to anyone offended by my comments and/or the entire thread in general.
I have lotsa friends here and they know well I always speak my mind...just the way I am. As some of you know...it often gets me in hot water!
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Oct 25, 2001, 9:52 pm
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Why is this such a big deal? At least it is good to see that there is some activity going on there - to me, it means they are busy doing their jobs as TalkBoard members. When they come out and announce the results of their discussions on policies, etc., then the real debate begins. 
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Oct 26, 2001, 12:49 pm
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Fewmiles.
Thank you.
Dan
Thank you.
Dan
Oct 26, 2001, 1:52 pm
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Have a great weekend everyone! 
Oct 26, 2001, 2:02 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FewMiles:
Why is this such a big deal? At least it is good to see that there is some activity going on there - to me, it means they are busy doing their jobs as TalkBoard members. When they come out and announce the results of their discussions on policies, etc., then the real debate begins.
FewMiles..
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Why is this such a big deal? At least it is good to see that there is some activity going on there - to me, it means they are busy doing their jobs as TalkBoard members. When they come out and announce the results of their discussions on policies, etc., then the real debate begins.
FewMiles..
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Oct 29, 2001, 2:37 pm
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So what is being discussed in TalkBoard?
And if already not being discussed, could there be some discussion on what should be posted to MilesBuzz (80-90% of posts there have nothing to do with FFPs or miles)? Thanks.
And if already not being discussed, could there be some discussion on what should be posted to MilesBuzz (80-90% of posts there have nothing to do with FFPs or miles)? Thanks.
Oct 29, 2001, 3:00 pm
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well, the title has Miles in it, but the subtitle just says: Discussion of the latest frequent flyer buzz...
Oct 29, 2001, 3:16 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Rudi:
well, the title has Miles in it, but the subtitle just says: Discussion of the latest frequent flyer buzz... </font>
well, the title has Miles in it, but the subtitle just says: Discussion of the latest frequent flyer buzz... </font>
Oct 30, 2001, 7:16 am
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From the sound of it, I think the FT board would probably be more civil if it was public, and that would be healthy.
After all, tthere's nothing to prevent individuals from communicating with each other off line?
How are we to make future votes if the discussions and positions of the Board are all held in closed session...?
The analogy with the US Gov't is pretty strong -- except please keep in mind that this is a friendly bulletin board community...
After all, tthere's nothing to prevent individuals from communicating with each other off line?
How are we to make future votes if the discussions and positions of the Board are all held in closed session...?
The analogy with the US Gov't is pretty strong -- except please keep in mind that this is a friendly bulletin board community...
Oct 30, 2001, 7:42 am
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If our desire is to know about and be a part of the discussions the Talkboard has [IN GREAT DETAIL], the Talkboard quickly becomes useless.
I supported the creation of the Talkboard and support its existence. For those who've never developed systems or boards or committees before, please be patient: it may just take a few weeks for everything to work well. In the end, the decisions made by the Talkboard and the way those decisions are reached will NOT please everyone.
Having said that, I support the Talkboard's "divine right"
to discuss issues of relevance to the entire FT community behind CLOSED doors. I believe that's often the most efficient way to provide a forum for solid decision-making. However, in the interest of keeping the community and touch, and keeping in touch with the community, I also believe it's wise to regularly post to the community about the topics and issues the board is dealing with. No?
There's my two cents.
If there's anything I've learned, it's that patience is indeed a virtue that eludes most of us, much of the time.
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I supported the creation of the Talkboard and support its existence. For those who've never developed systems or boards or committees before, please be patient: it may just take a few weeks for everything to work well. In the end, the decisions made by the Talkboard and the way those decisions are reached will NOT please everyone.
Having said that, I support the Talkboard's "divine right"
to discuss issues of relevance to the entire FT community behind CLOSED doors. I believe that's often the most efficient way to provide a forum for solid decision-making. However, in the interest of keeping the community and touch, and keeping in touch with the community, I also believe it's wise to regularly post to the community about the topics and issues the board is dealing with. No? There's my two cents.
If there's anything I've learned, it's that patience is indeed a virtue that eludes most of us, much of the time.
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[This message has been edited by rpmkwpw (edited 10-30-2001).]