Re: [pgus-board] [Fwd: Re: [pgus-general] PgUS bylaws]

Sorry, this message was stalled out for a while for some reason...

On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Joshua D. Drake <jd@commandprompt.com> wrote:
> What did I do wrong?

My *guess* is that he is referring to the fact that you said 'we'
indicating that you're speaking for both Michael and I.

Generally - when talking to community members, it is probably better
to use pronouns that say you're speaking for yourself, rather than the
organization to avoid the impression that Michael and I (and future
board members) do not have voices.

My second guess is that using the words "appreciate" and "feedback"
can be interpreted sarcastically, even if you didn't mean them that
way. A simple 'thanks - here's my response.." is probably more what
Josh is looking for.

-selena

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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Josh Berkus <josh@agliodbs.com>
> To: "Joshua D. Drake" <jd@commandprompt.com>
> Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:48:45 -0700
> Subject: Re: [pgus-general] PgUS bylaws
> Josh,
>
>> We appreciate your feedback, thanks!
>
> Dude, are you *trying* to undermine yourself? This sort of language (which
> you've been using consistently on this list) really reenforces the *general*
> community belief (per overheard at pgCon) that PGUS is the "Josh Drake
> Foundation".
>
> I'd like to see PGUS be successful. But you're making it hard.
>
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