On 4 Feb 97 at 17:53, Benjamin B. Compton wrote:
> A) Shallow for me to quote Tom Peters
Well, I do not think it was shallow to quote Tom Peters. I do find people
often have negative things to say about Tom Peters. I also find, many
people have *not* read Tom Peters.
> B) Why the quote I referenced isn't accurate
Well, any time one quotes part of an author's statement, I believe they
run the risk of criticism. The secret is to provide a heavy dose of
context. It is also up to reader to think through the argument put
forward.
> C) If there are indeed those who feel like my participation on this list
> distracts from its usefulness and/or credibility (an implication I felt
> was embedded in at least two of the replies). If so, I'd like to
> understand why you may feel this way.
Hey, do not, I repeat, do not stop putting your points of view forward.
Insight is important and it only comes from hearing many people's point of
view. Maybe the real challenge is people need to think about how they
respond to points of view they do not agree with. As a mentor said, you
can disagree with the argument with making the feedback personal. A skill
I continue to marvel at when I see it in action.
I can understand your frustration with the response to your posting. But
I encourage you to hang in there.
Maybe our moderator can remind people, learning takes place when feedback
is constructive, not destructive.
All the best,
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