johnwang wrote:The last words that I want to say are my intention here was trying to help as many people as I can on EF. But some members may feel that I was trying to be bossy. I have tried very hard to use my words so it won't offend anybody. Still, I fail big time. When I realize that it was not the words that I used but my opinion that offend people. I suddently realized that there is no hope to change the situation. It's just like a left wing liberal who lives in a red right wing conservative Bush lover state, no matter what you say, people will hate you and treat you as anti-Bush. I believe EF without me will have less tension and will be much more peaceful.
I hope everybody well and good by to everybody.
Hi John,
I don't think you failed, and I have no doubt whatsoever that you never intended to offend anyone.
I also disagree that "there is no hope in change" -- you won't change the "situation in general", but you did change some of the people, gave them food for thought, encouraged them to look at the all-familiar things from a very different perspective, etc. Even if only one of those "pro-Bush" people changed something in their mind or life for the better because of what you wrote, then you already succeeded. (Trust me, I know how that is -- I've been promoting Ron Paul...
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Anyway, I've always has a lot of respect for your love of SC and your expertise in that art, your uncanny ability to keep things civil and stay out of personal attacks. (And your humor, -- that's in a category of its own...)
I hope you either change your mind and not leave because of one little incident/disagreement, or at least come back. Diversity of opinion is always a good thing.
"I believe EF without me will have less tension and will be much more peaceful." -- Yeah right... Like hell it will!
Best wishes,
Dmitri