[Vision2020] Purpose of Postings

[Joe Campbell]

OK but could you just explain to me why you posted this in the middle
of a discussion on freedom of expression? After all, the title of your
initial post was "Values to Live By Freedom of expression" which is
odd to say the least, if not rude. Either you just cut off a
conversation or your post had something to do with Freedom of
expression or something else, I know not what. I'm just trying to find
out.

What was it about the discussion that led to this abrupt change of
topic? What was it about sportsmanship, or values in general, that led
to the post? On the face of it, it is a little like interrupting
someone in the middle of a conversation with a quite different topic.
Seems to me it would be considered rude by most standards.

Now maybe you have an explanation but to pretend that it does not seem
odd or rude is just bizarre and not indicative of any of the values
that you have posted about so far. I think an explanation is in order,
maybe an apology. You make it seem as if I'm being untoward when all
I'm doing is asking for an explanation of your odd and/or rude
behavior.

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Jeff Harkins <jeffh at moscow.com> wrote:
> Verbatim - here is the posting I made for the first installment.
>
> My curiosity about the recent plethora of media spots, billboards and ads by
> the Foundation for a Better Life led me to their website at www.values.com
>
> Their premise is that the values we live by are worth more when we "Pass
> Them On".
>
> Their view is that .. "everyone views the world through a unique lens" and a
> Foundation objective "... is to provide a wide spectrum of values that are
> universal, encouraging and inspiring."
>
> They state that "(B)ecause values are worth more when we pass them on, The
> Foundation for a Better Life chose these values to share with you... Pass It
> On"
>
> So, for the next several weeks, I will post one of their values and leave it
> to you to ponder, post and/or pass it on.
>
> I do encourage you all to visit their website - most inspiring.
>
> End of first post - additional thoughts below.  Visit the website
> www.values.com.  Peruse ... and you will find:
>
> Values. No matter where we live, we live by values. Because they are worth
> more when we pass them on, The Foundation For a Better Life chose these
> values to share. Explore each value or suggest your own.
>
> and
>
> The Foundation for a Better Life began as a simple idea to promote positive
> values. We believe that people are basically good and just need a reminder.
> And that the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.
>
> and
>
> Throughout this site, you can pass things on to your friends, family or
> co-workers—anyone who might enjoy our site.
>
> and
>
> We want the stories we share about the positive actions and values of others
> to serve as inspiration for someone to do one thing a little better, and
> then pass on that inspiration. A few individuals living values-based lives
> will collectively make the world a better place.
>
> Therein lies my motivation - self examination (one value at a time) and
> sharing.  Ah, the time you ask?  Well, retirement affords one the time to do
> many things to which I am grateful.
>
> Happy Holiday Season
>
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