themattscott

It’s been a crazy day, we’ve heard lots of voices chime in on the “Disappointed Emergent” issue, it’s been a bit overwhelming to see them all. I’ve done my best to read through them, as well as the subsequent comments, and I’ve come to the conclusion this conversation was necessary.

It was needed.

That does not mean, however, that there were not over reactions. We did not all carry on the conversation to a level of respect that we all strive for. We made our comments and blog posts based off one blog post and a few comments, and I, at least, jumped to some conclusions not warranted by the intent of the original posters/authors. You know what happens when you assume, right?

So, for my part, I apologize for some of the over-reacting and assumptions made. I learned a lesson, and probably made some people angry that I didn’t mean to. I think others may have done the same, but I’ll let them come to that conclusion on their own.

Now, on to the better part of this post. I’m glad this conversation happened, I feel like it was needed. Sometimes we need that voice to provoke action out of the masses. Perhaps Nick was the catalyst. But beyond his original assertions, there were some other issues brought out (that I touched on in the previous post). Issues that had probably been brimming for a while, issues we need to take stock of and work out in a way that benefits us all. Issues that aren’t pretty, but need to be worked out.

The conversation must go on, but perhaps we should be a bit more… patient in our conversing. (Me included!)

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