> I don't know why you are being so negative Tony. I said a days ago before
> John quit that I was hoping you and some of the other early RASCAR
drivers
> would rejoin. I always liked racing with you, and thought you were the
type
> of driver we needed more of.
As stated before, I enjoyed racing you and your company in Rascar in the
early days. The RAS Sucks paint job was a touch of wit deserving of British
humour :)
you.
Well its not like you to give up David, I have been unimpressed with the
leadership development (explanataion follows), but have kept well out of
the slanging matches you will find and it is not personal.
Depending on your viewpoint having not been involved I either don't have
enough information to comment or can stand back and have an objective view.
From my spectator's seat I have seen a big slanging match in which some
pretty offensive things have been said and two of the worst offenders then
expect the support of the group. Usenet can be tough to be restrained, but
I have to say I think you could talk your way to a red card in the tunnel
on the way onto the soccer pitch!
I stated before that I felt Mitch's post was well intentioned but it is
inevitable that assuming leadership even under the concept of complete
group ownership will appear to be a coup. I think it naive to think that it
can run as a committee of all. Already some decisions have to made and then
all of your arguments about rights to make decisions against John fall
apart.
I have been negative because I can see it happening all over again. Whether
you see it this way or not, Dave, you and Mitch do like to pursue an
argument through to the bitter end when others might bite their lip (or
whatever the keyboard equivalent is) for the sake of diplomacy. In which
case someone like Jan might be an easier choice for the RASers to get
behind to handle sensitive situations. That doesn't mean I wouldn't want
you to be part of the decision team at all.
Following the uproar having a more neutral leadership would seem
favourable. It appeared to me that Jan had stated he would do it and was
soliciting (and receiving) support then Mitch simply told us how it was
happening. This may have been poor communication, but a good communicator
is exactly what we need right now.
Finally you will note I have respect for John. Having raced with him in the
past and spent many late hours conversing with John, I like the guy. His
blatant humour makes me laugh, just as your RAS Sucks thing did. So I will
be biased as I know John much better than I know you - its human nature.
Point taken though, I'll refrain from the ribbing (though I liked the
JUNTACAR line!)
Cheers
Tony
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