Re: Discussion meta-comment

On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:42 PM, Hugh Glaser <hg@ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote:

> Hi,
> I am looking at the process and outcomes I observe, rather than delving into the details.
> It is not about whether people could have acted differently - it is about how people actually did act.
> A lost opportunity? Clearly there were a number of people who had opinions, and seemed ready to engage in a discussion. I would have been interested to hear what they had to say. But the social dynamics (in my opinion) were such that they no longer chose to contribute.
> In answer to your last question: Because the discussion then becomes about the page, rather than principle, or even original topic; but I begin to repeat myself.
> Best
> Hugh
>

+1
I had the same impression. The thread started off well, but diverged
and became acrimonious and I for one was put off following it because
of that.

Keith

Received on Friday, 15 April 2011 08:58:52 UTC