George, you have always being a gentleman in your comments, and if I were
you I would even bother to read the replies you received. It really
bothered me, the unkind things said just because you were stating your
honest belief, it's a sad cometary on society as a whole these days, people
can disagree, but there is no need for personal insults. I felt like
replying to some of the email, but I decided against it, I bit my tongue
instead.
At 05:43 PM 2/4/2003, George, W5YR wrote:
>As several others have reported lately, I too have very publicly
>smeared you know what all over my face by inadvertently sending out to
>the list an email that was intended solely for the eyes of the person
>addressed in the text. I was unaware that the reply button function
>evidently had been changed and simply failed to confirm the addressee
>before sending.
>
>While I do not apologize for holding the thoughts and opinions that I
>expressed in that email, I do apologize to the Ten Tec company and
>management and to the subscribers to this reflector for making public
>statements that are, in fact, largely personal opinion and not fact.
>
>Bob asked for comments and implied that he would welcome candid
>comments. I responded in kind. Those comments were intended for his
>eyes only and were worded accordingly.
>
>Since it is clear from my comments that I hold reservations as to the
>potential of the ORION and its impact upon the company, I want to try
>to make clear that I wish Ten Tec and the crew there nothing but
>success in bringing forth the ORION. As I expressed, they are fighting
>a tough battle against time and circumstances. I certainly have
>nothing to gain by seeing either Ten Tec or the ORION fail to meet
>their objectives.
>
>I especially apologize to Doug Smith whom I mentioned by name and for
>whom I have nothing but the greatest professional respect. I suspect
>that his contributions to the ORION project have been primary and will
>account for its ultimate success. And by extension to Scott Robbins in
>his marketing role for the ORION and other Ten Tec amateur products.
>
>So, gang, the REPLY button got to me and I won't be the last I am
>sure. I was unaware that the reply logic had been changed. Trust me, I
>would never have embarrassed myself intentionally by posting such a
>candid and outspoken email to the general list membership.
>
>I have not yet read the dozen or so emails carrying the subject line
>"RE: Public Opinion" but I expect that I have been thoroughly raked
>over the coals. Accordingly think that it is appropriate that I do
>penance and content myself with just reading the reflector postings
>and cease any further participation in the discussions.
>
>Folks, I can't think of any more ways to say "I'm sorry!" for posting
>a private message to the list. I did read one note that revealed to me
>the magnitude of my sin which offered sage advice: "Chill out,
>George!"
>
>And so, I will . . .
>
>73/72, George
>Amateur Radio W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas
>In the 57th year and it just keeps getting better!
>Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
>K2 #489 IC-765 #2349 IC-756 PRO #2121 IC-756 PRO2 #3235
>
>
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