[Sigia-l] The Menace

[karl fast]

>> I tried to respond with answers to specific concerns, and respond
>> with questions of my own. Derek raises some important questions.
>> However, his style left me a little shocked.
> 
> Well, I'm American. Sorry to shock you with forward style.
> Nevertheless, Karl, you are the only person who genuinely attempted
> to explain themselves and address the questions and concerns I
> raised. You appear both honest and responsive.

You're welcome. You have some criticisms. Some of them I fail to
understand. Others are legitimate and I would like to answer them as
best I can. They should be answered. Others have raised similar
issues.

But I find your style has made it difficult for me to do this. In
your direct followup you called me a liar. This is not dialogue. In
my view your style is not forward, it is rude and unnecessarily
accusatory. Being "an American" is no excuse.

I welcome questions and constructive criticism. Everyone who started
AIfIA does. But the way these questions and criticisms are raised is
important. So far, I have found your style hard to overcome in
developing an honest and open dialogue over these issues.



--karl