Well, I'd like to think that we try to keep it on a more or less even keel; however, there are times when I quite deliberately resist the urge to speak my peace about something, mainly because I'd likely violate the "respect" caveat.Bob wrote:Please remember that we ARE a bunch of guys, and we may not always be so diplomatic with everything. If people don't like an idea, they will say so. But there IS a requirement here that we are respectful to each other, and for the most part that works.
Ideas are what should be debated and argued -- not individuals. Lively debate can be very stimulating, and so long as it doesn't degenerate into ad-hominem behaviour then it's healthy.Bob wrote:So please don't confuse mixed reactions to your IDEAS with mixed reactions to YOU.
How 'bout my wife's registration?Bob wrote:I am very much looking forward to you bringing your lady friends here, I think it will open up a great new dimension.
