Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tt00242)

>I will note for the record that Bart L. (upon direct
>question) decided that John A, Joan, and Ruben,
>could NOT be bothered with talking/responding to members
>of the theos-talk and theos-L discussion lists.
>
>why ?

Not all of the people here on this discussion list are members of the TSA.
Isn't it possible that having an authority and leadership figure from one
group may offend some of the members of the discussion list who have chosen
not to join the TSA?

Even those of us who are members have some hesitation about entering
"formal" talks with people who may or may not represent an "official" point
of view. When we speak with these people at our headquarters we speak
informally and many times don't even discuss issues related to work. It is
very difficult to work for a group in a representative manner because our
representatives do not have to respond to the wishes of the one or two
people making demands on them. The TS has to continue to work for those
silent members who don't expect or warrant representation by the one or two
people who speak so loudly, but not for the group.

When you ask for something as individual, you just seem selfish and
unrealistic to me.

Brenda