Kelley is often too quick on his "send" key. He often says things which are
inflammatory and can easily be taken in the worst possible light. I first
began "talking" to him when he jumped in on a debate a LONG time ago on 313.
We went back and forth for some time. This is not an easy post to make
because I respect Ernie, Bill VanLoo and many of the others with whom Kelley
has, um, interacted. I have seen Kelley say things about which I *know* he
has regrets and believe he struggles to restrain himself when people express
views which he opposes.
I met Kelley face to face on a recent trip to Chicago and I have to say
that he was a perfect gentleman...congenial, polite and really mellow. I can
understand why some people don't see it that way. He was involved in a bit of
a fracas (or two) on 313 as well - but I know he's trying to mellow out. I
don't want to be seen as "taking sides" here, but this really IS a case of
the person behind the email being a bit different than what the email
presents. This is one of the tough things about
cyberspace...decontextualization. Truth be told, there are many of us on
IDM-L who know the Kelley behind the email...many old-timers. I can
understand why he ruffles feathers, but I have to stand up and I say I look
forward to grabbing an espresso with him again if he comes up for the
Festival here in Detroit over Memorial Weekend. I hope to finally hook with
Bill, Lance and a bunch of others there, too. BTW, anyone have the latest on
that? Thx.
jeff
<snip>
I'd just like to say that I'm certain his heart's in the right place and
he's been nothing but sweetness and light itself when it comes to
trading with me. ..
(Irene)
--
jeff
"10,000 people all screaming the same thing at the same time are wrong, even
if they're right."
dancing/about/architecture "...with wandering steps and slow..." ICQ904008
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