[Vision2020] Purpose of Postings

Joe Campbell philosopher.joe at gmail.com
Tue Dec 21 19:44:35 PST 2010


Thanks. I just wanted to know. Seemed different to me, if you know what I mean.

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:43 PM, Jeff Harkins <jeffh at moscow.com> wrote:
>  Actually, I don't really enjoy having a dialogue with you, but I will do my
> best to provide responses so that those that want to participate in the
> emergence of a value each day may do so without some concern or fear that I
> have a hidden agenda or scheme afoot.
>
> Therefore, here are my answers to your questions.
>
>
> On 12/21/2010 7:08 PM, Joe Campbell wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>
> Response: My interest in the "values" was triggered by the soap box spot
> that had played earlier that day - the one where a kid is entering in the
> soap box race and before starting the race, gives up his spot to a youngster
> that is physically challenged.
>
> Shortly thereafter, I was perusing the net to learn more about the media
> spot and wandered into the "Values" site.
>
> I flipped over to email and decided to post what I did.  I intended to start
> the thread with "Values to Live By" and inserted that in front of the
> Freedom of Expression tag - and simply forgot to remove that language from
> the subject line.  That was my mistake and for any inconvenience or trauma
> which I caused, I am extremely regretful.  It is not surprising to me that
> you can't find a link between the sportsmanship value and the conversation
> you were engaged in with the V.  There isn't one - sportsmanship was
> selected, as noted earlier, by a random draw from the list of 80+ values.
>>
>> 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.
>
> I had no intent of "interrupting" a conversation, but I have apologized for
> that.  I trust that ends the matter and our dialogue on the subject.
>>
>> 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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