Author: Andrew Williams
Date: 04:21:22 07/23/99
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On July 23, 1999 at 06:51:30, Djordje Vidanovic wrote: >:I'd hope that nonsensical situations like this don't happen. In this case I >:agree that we are pretty close to having that happen. This is not a problem >:with the moderation framework here, it is a problem between Fernando and I, >:that Fernando has seen fit to turn into a public issue, rather than working it >:out with me. > >This was a quote from Bruce Moreland. I am afraid that he has not noted the >paradox in his comment that turns against him. Namely, he says that Fernando >saw the deletion of the post as a sufficient excuse to turn it into a public >issue, forgetting that it was him who had first made a public issue of >Fernando's post by deleting it. > >BTW, I believe that Bruce did not achieve what he wanted: the postings on the >deletion are numerous and Bruce's inbox is getting overcrowded; he was close to >insulting Fernando by describing the act of his resignation as self-imolation; >he helped kindle a split between "permissive" and "strict" members of the forum. > >I am a permissive member of the forum and see no harm in the ocassional joke or >two, on condition the member in question contributes to the forum in a >constructive way otherwise. And we all know Fernando's passion while his >regular contributions speaks for themselves. > I am dead against this. The charter (http://www.icdchess.com/ccc.html) is pretty clear. We should all aim to stay on-topic in this forum. There are many other places for jokes. Nevertheless, it's good to see you back, Djordje! Andrew >And, last but not least: I would like to thank Fernando Villeges publicly for >being a wonderful human being and hosting my daughter, Alexandra, in his home >for the past two months. He helped when the bombs were killing people in my >country and has been a substitute father for her in Santiago. My family is now >split up: my wife and I are in Italy now, homeless, but with friends, and our >daughter is in Chile. We are hoping for a soon reunion and peace. > >BTW, Fernando, that joke sounded wonderful in Spanish, much better than in >English. > >Abrazos mi amigo. > >Djordje
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