[Rhodes22-list] sailing and related subjects.

[john Belanger]

thanks rik

Rik Sandberg <sanderico at earthlink.net> wrote:  John,

Bill and I don't agree on a lot of things, but this is one area where we 
do. This list thrives because of the diversity of ideas and discussion, 
ie, it's not boring. Please find below, the list charter for your perusal.

Thanks for your attention
Rik

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Bill Effros wrote:
> John,
>
> I understand how you feel.
>
> Have you read the list charter?
>
> This list thrives because we don't talk about the same subjects 
> endlessly, and the people with knowledge about the sailboat keep 
> coming back to the list because there is more to it than endless 
> repetition.
>
> We have been discussing the core values of this group.
> Hard feelings exist between list members, whether they are stated or not.
>
> Still, there is a certain mutual respect built up over the years, and 
> a value in finding a place where each of us is willing to consider the 
> ideas of people not like ourselves.
>
> This point has been discussed endlessly.
>
> Welcome to the list.
>
> Bill Effros
>
> john Belanger wrote:
>> ok! i started this new thread to get us back on track. i'm not trying 
>> to make light of the subjects being discussed, and i know this war is 
>> serious. i really do wish we had an equitable, fair, and permanent 
>> solution. but i think we should limit ourselves to the core values of 
>> this group. we don't need to build up hard feelings between members. 
>> thanks john b
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