Re: In Defense of Terry

FotoDave@aol.com
Tue, 25 Feb 1997 11:17:58 -0500 (EST)

Again, this has gone to private instead of to the list. Sorry about that.

<< Well, I have been on the list for quite some time, and although sometimes
I felt like saying something after reading the back-and-forth emails from
Terry and Judy, I didn't say anything because I am afraid that it might upset
either or both of them more.

I just want to say that both of them are very helpful, friendly, and
knowledgable (sp?). You post a question, and almost always, the next day you
would get answers from both of them, and their answers are always very
helpful and to-the-point because of their experience in this field.

It is for some strange reason that they don't get along very well. I first
though that it might be because they haven't met each other, and because of
that, sometimes they might have misunderstood each other's intent or tone
(afterall, it is hard to communicate tone, feeling, intent without real
voice, body gesture, etc.). Usually things get better after you meet the real
persons. But later from the postings, I found that they have indeed met each
other in person. So I just don't understand, and so I have just basically
stayed silent.

With others, there could be pride or competition related, but I can't detect
any trace of that in their postings though.

So I would just continue to hope that one day they will get along very well
and communicate peacefully. There aren't that many who are so seriously
involved in this process, so don't you think it is great that both of you who
have this knowledge can get together (through Internet) and talk and discuss
things whether your experiences and/or views are similar or different?

Sincerely,
David Soemarko
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