thesis

[winecollector]

Oh great, here they go again!

But seriously. Just for the record guys, I never voiced an opinion on the "Great Library vs. Internet Debate," with regard to the points presented on both sides of the issue. I did not and likely will not for good reason. I do admit that I was very entertained by the dialog on both sides of the issue, and I must say both sides presented some good points. However, some of you guys got so caught up in the issue, that you likely alienated a future wine lover from this site. The guy came to this site for help. He received help. He then received a reaming out on morals and ethics that argueablely might (and I stress might) have been justifiable by some of you. Again, I do not want to take issue with either side, it would only distract from the REAL point that I think needs to be made here.

Though some of you feel you may have won that battle, was it worth the cost of losing the input of a newer member with ideas that didn't agree with your own? My only recommendation is this- possibly try to use a little bit more discression and tack when dealing with a newer member to this site. I'm not saying none was used, all I'm saying is to try to "season your comments" just a little better, so as not to alienate newer members. Make your point, but don't slaughter the victim in the process.

I commend you, Caesar for not being too intimidated by everyone here to voice your opinion on a subject that you already knew was going to be at odds with many of them. And no, Caesar is not a covert user name of mine, nor a plant. I welcome you aboard, and hope you will stick around. These guys really are not all that bad. You can learn a lot from them about wine and even life in general. Some of them just tend to get a little too carried away.

Hey guys, if you think I'm wrong about this- then give me your best shot, I can take it. I have no problem with any of you criticizing my ideas. If I were to not listen to criticism from any of you on my postings and opinions, then how would I benefit?

Again, I hope you choose to stick around Caesar. Nice Backbone!

[This message has been edited by winecollector (edited 05-21-2000).]