On Mar 16 2003  Michael Grant wrote to Phil Simpson:


 PS> Myself and others told you as much when it was first envisioned. I
 PS> don't blame you for trying, human nature dictates that those in power
 PS> will not /willingly/ give up such power. It's a hard lesson to learn,
 PS> join the crowd, some of us learned this lesson long ago in Fidonet.
 PS> :(

 MG> I've stated that I didn't think the proposal would fly myself, but
 MG> I don't see it as any sort of "conspiracy", or an attempt to hold
 MG> onto "power", as you put it. IMO, the simple fact of the matter is
 MG> that most RC's in this network, and the vast majority of members of
 MG> this network simply don't see anything wrong with policy as it is,
 MG> and so don't see any reason to change it. Most sysops in fact
 MG> couldn't care less about policy, so long as their echomail flows
 MG> regularly and they aren't hassled too much.

We have different ideas on certain aspects of Fidonet Michael. I believe
entirely what I've written and I'm sure you believe in what you have
written. 

All I can say is "to each his own." 'nuff said.  :)


Have a nice day!
                  Phil

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