Re: [ga] GA list and the GNSO council

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. Baptista and all,

  Here here!  Given the length and/or dissertation form of her
answer, it read more like and excuse rather than an explanation.
I am glad you, Dr. Joe, recognized that in your remarks below.
Seems Chuck and Dr. Dierker didn't recognize same, or wished
to be tricky in not directly reveling that they had.  >;)

  Ahhh, isn't nuance a wonderful thing!  >;)  I often equate
nuance with CYA and/or an over indulgence in political
correctness when a answer to a request is made, and good
direct answer is not *reasonably* available.

Joe Baptista wrote:

> Gomes, Chuck wrote:
>
> >Jeff,
> >
> >I am not sure why you concluded that Avri did not answer your request:
> >She said, and I repeat, "I also believe that if the council is (to) get
> >work done, it is critical that the council list remain a council
> >member's list with posting only by council, liaisons and relevant
> >staff."  I certainly do not mean to be flip, but I understand that to be
> >a 'no' with regard to your request.
> >
> >
>
> People should say what they mean and mean what they say.  Unfortunately
> this is email and the same rules don't necessarily apply.  I usually
> find it is better to simply repond in one word answers and then launch
> into an explaination which means (or equals) no.  So I would word this
> as follows,
>
> Avri should of said "NO, I believe that if the council is (to) get work
> done, it is critical that the council list remain a council member's
> list with posting only by council, liaisons and relevant staff."
>
> Thats a much better statement which conveys a consise ANSWER, followed
> by a detailed excuse or explaination.
>
> Anyway Chuck hope all is well.
>
> regards
> joe baptista
>
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Regards,

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