[R-390] Self-inflicted wounds?

[wli]

Well, this has been a real interesting thread. Roger, Rich, and Tisha have been very observant. In reality, this group functions on two levels: like a bunch of *Elmers* to the newbies, and like a bunch of *experts* puzzling over a complex or controversial area. Just admit that no-one knows everything. Diplomacy and common courtesy go a long way. 

Roger makes a very good point in reminding us that anything we post is there FOREVER on the Web servers. Folks can troll back though years of e-mail posts. Do not think for a minute that *delete* means it is erased forever. The recent flap over data-mining employing text strings is all too true and has been in existence for years and years.

One way to look at this forum, is to imagine it as a virtual coffee break area in an unheated Quonset hut. We gather to gossip about our latest exploits inside the R390's as the new guys and gals listen in. And that is my three cents worth.     W. Li