[arin-discuss] Legacy RSA

I think this makes a good point. 

Dean, I don't think anyone doubts that you have had much experience in
this community and that you're very educated in what you're speaking of,
but try to look at it from the other perspective...our perspective if
you will. Many of us who are either newcomers or have been attending
meetings for only a few years have never heard of you or any of the
points that you're bringing to light. Then, all of a sudden the mailing
list is ignited with such ferocity that it surely grabs the attention of
just about anyone reading it...at least initially. 
 I personally was looking forward to the last meeting in anticipation of
your arrival and to have some great conversations and debates ensue, but
to no avail; obviously you didn't show up. Now, you cited your reasons,
and that's fine, but keep in mind that from 'our' perspective we're
inclined to only see a person sitting behind their keyboard trying to
stir the pot while not having any real interest in making a change or
contributing for the overall benefit of the internet community. 
 You've been welcomed and encouraged by many here to 'do something'
rather than just 'saying something'. Respectfully, until this happens
you're not really doing any favors for any of us, much less your
credibility.

Regards,
Scott



-----Original Message-----
From: arin-discuss-bounces at arin.net
[mailto:arin-discuss-bounces at arin.net] On Behalf Of Harle, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:28 AM
To: Charles Gucker
Cc: arin-discuss at arin.net
Subject: Re: [arin-discuss] Legacy RSA

Regarding Dean Anderson, Charles Gucker apparently wrote:

> I am all for discussion, but many things he
> has said have been outright threats and not productive.

I'm relatively new to this mailing list, but have learned a few things:

1)  Dean's messages are often long and contain drama.  If I don't have
the time to be "un-productive," I delete them.  The messages can be
useful for taking my mind off of work, as I read them while eating a
sandwich...better than reading that comic book, anyway.

2)  There are several intelligent individuals, including Dean, who
participate on this list, and have intelligent things to say, regardless
of whether I understand or agree with them.

3)  I don't dare "open my mouth" unless I _really_ know what I'm talking
about.  (I hope I know what I'm talking about when I send this message).

-Jim, partaker of a bit of nanog during the holidays.
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