presumption

["Sharlene" <sharrc@sosinet.net>]

In a women's history class I once had the prof. laid down the rule:  "We
assume that everyone was doing the best they could."   This eliminated a lot
of bad feelings between class members.   I try to remember this.  Also, I do
my best to take others comments in a positive way if at all possible, and
not the contrary.  This way, I get the most from this list, which, by the
way, has been extremely informative.  Thanks!
Sharlene in Exeter

---Original Message-----
From: dave & abby bloxsom <cyclone@snet.net>
To: VMAXEPT Roger Rittenhouse <vmaxept@usit.net>
Cc: Ridecamp <ridecamp@endurance.net>; CTR List - Trailriding
<trailriding@cwa.com>
Date: Thursday, February 04, 1999 1:55 PM
Subject: CTR: Re: Shoeing Rule changes


>Roger
>
>I do agree with you about rule changing and evolution . . . and I
>remember what you did for/with ECTRA.  It mattered.
>
>> It would be nice if less bashing and flaming of opinions and positions
>> would prevail on this list.
>> Just state the points and let it go.
>
>Yeah, that upsets me.  People like to read a post & write a quick note
>in response.  Some are more erudite than others, and they often end up
>getting bashed because the reader didn't like the fact that they left
>out "sometimes" or "often".  If someone spoke to me like that in person,
>I'd walk away.  If I want to take advantage of what these forums offer,
>I can't.  It's a shame.  I'd like to have more people read posts in the
>spirit in which they were written.
>
>I'll get off my soapbox now.
>
>-Abby
>