Re: [Paddlewise] more on JFK Jr.

From: Chuck Holst <CHUCK_at_multitech.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 13:01:47 -0500
>>
I think the lesson here is not not to post but rather something else.
Don't be concerned about posting when you can contribute something but
be certain to:

 --make your thoughts clear and precise as you can;

 --be careful about loaded words such as saying reckless (which I
avoided) that do no good, muddy the waters and whatever point you want
to get across;

 --if your posting is about some specific person, identified or
anonymous, write as if that person will read it;

 --write as if your worse enemy or critic will read it...leave him/her no
ammunition to use against you, i.e. be honest, forthright and fair and
you will have nothing to fear;

 --most importantly, make certain that what you say contributes in some
positive way to some good.

I think a lot of the discussion around JFK Jr of a few months ago and
now has been honest, forthright and fair.  So congratulations all
around.  I use to work with a woman whose biggest compliment was to
refer to some one as a "grown-up"...I think a lot of PaddleWisers are
grown-ups (well, with the exception of a few who I won't name...:-))

cheers,

ralph diaz
>>

Good rules for anyone writing e-mail.

Chuck Holst

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