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Oct 29, 2004 | 10:40 am

#31

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Originally Posted by Randy Petersen

Instead of you trying to change FlyerTalk, step back and help me change FlyerTalk.

Randy, that is the exact purpose of TalkBoard -- for which I am running. TalkBoard has no authority at all. It serves only to make recommendations to you. You may not agree with everything that I would recommend (I doubt that anybody would agree with anyone else 100%) but by the simple fact of having brought something to your attention, and giving you my input on that subject, I feel I will be helping you to change FlyerTalk -- even if your eventual decision is to go a completely opposite direction to that which I advocated.

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Originally Posted by Randy Petersen

I would think you would offer your own opinion on that forum idea and then leave the stage for other candidates to state their opinion. You did not do that despite asking that question. You go on about Spiff's position and the TalkBoard. As a member, I clciked there looking to read positions, not debate, afterall, your thread topic is a "Question" to the candiates. Not only that, but you have now posted in that thread three times, debating others opinions. You did not label that thread a debate. While I hear you above, I am reminded in this example of something else.

In posting replies to my answers, other candidates (and non-candidates) raised points which I felt should be addressed. Spiff, for example, said that "The request thread was opened 7 months ago and there have been no supporting posts to demonstrate a need."

In return, I cited 4 threads in the last week alone dealing only with the very narrow subject of kosher food.

I think it is important for all candidates -- myself included -- to demonstrate how they will perform on TalkBoard. In my case, when presented with a statement such as Spiff made, I will attempt to see if it is correct and report what I find.

Whether FlyerTalkers like the modus operandi of a particular candidate is something that each will have to decide for himself and should be an important factor in helping him decide how to vote.

Oct 30, 2004 | 8:42 am

#32

USAFAN

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Dovster, my friend, you are starting boring me. FT is not a "theological community".
Since you are posting in TalkBoard, you have lost (your humor)

I guess, I have to skip reading your postings for a while...

Oct 30, 2004 | 9:02 am

#33

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USAFAN, I do not restrict myself to humor, theology, politics, sports, or any other field.

I am, in fact, a true Renaissance man willing to listen and learn about anything -- with the exception of the heresy which implies that there is any chance at all for the Eagles not to take the Superbowl this year.

Nov 1, 2004 | 10:18 am

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Nov 1, 2004 | 11:23 am

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Originally Posted by Randy Petersen

I admire your efforts. I applaud your concern. I thank you for being a member. Having said all that, there's really just one thing I really wish you'd consider. Instead of you trying to change FlyerTalk, step back and help me change FlyerTalk. There's a time when sometimes I have to observe, there's simply too many chefs in the kitchen. I am the head cook and bottle washer around here and that is not likely to change for the immediate future of FlyerTalk. The simple explanation, help me help you rather than you helping yourself.

Randy, I think that is what candidates for TalkBoard like Dovster (and myself) are intending and trying to do.

And...aren't the best head cooks always looking for new recipes to try out?