[ale] How Do I Join?

[Marc Ferguson]

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Ken Ratliff <forsaken at targaryen.us> wrote:

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> > Thank you for the requirements, or how to go about it. What version of
> > WP are you running?  I didn't do a good job of expressing it, but I
> > certainly agree with a minimalistic desgin.  I apologize to anyone
> > that I offended, I think I did state that it was my opinion, but no
> > matter. What's said is said.
> >
> > Overall, I feel compelled to lend a helping hand and it looks like I'm
> > stepping on people's feelings while doing that. I'll keep my blunt
> > thoughts to myself from here on out.  Thanks again for providing the
> > best route to take.
>
> I think you're taking it the wrong way. You just have to be a little
> more considerate of how people are going to take your words, as intent
> doesn't always translate well to text. For example, it'd be better to
> inquire as to who's in charge of the website, and ask them privately
> if they'd be interested in a hand, get their requirements (ie, lynx
> friendly) and then go to work and present something for approval, and
> work through revisions. That way no one mistakes your intent for
> posturing. I'm pretty sure everyone realizes that it's not an easy
> thing to put yourself forward, but how you go about it is a large part
> of how well it's received.
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Well stated!

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Marc F.

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