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<DIV>------ Original Message ------</DIV>
<DIV>From: "rachel lyra hospodar" <<A href="mailto:rachelyra@gmail.com">rachelyra@gmail.com</A>></DIV>
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<P dir=ltr>There were two emails in my inbox from this annoying gnat of a person. Oh, to be a woman insistent on speaking in public is a fine, fine thing ....those who speak up with unpopular opinions that run counter to the status quo are being harassed, picked on, and encouraged to quiet the fuck down.</P></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<DIV>Rachel, my message to you was in agreement with you, and in support of your opinions. Here's the thread:</DIV>
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<DIV>From: "rachel lyra hospodar" <<A href="mailto:rachelyra@gmail.com">rachelyra@gmail.com</A>></DIV>
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<P dir=ltr>If the board is empowered to do things they need at least reach consensus within themselves. The fact that there is dissent even within such a small group means that the solution needs some editing.</P></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<DIV>I wrote you: </DIV>
<DIV>"This really sounds appropriate to me. Tho i feel consensus in a large group is unweildy and produces stagnation, i think it makes a lot of sense for BoD to strive for consensus."</DIV>
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<DIV>Did you read and comprehend my message?</DIV>
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<DIV>I suggest that your language, referring to people on-list as "<SPAN id=a40512d33a344186b21cf3f290008642>this annoying gnat of a person</SPAN>" is abusive and does not belong here. </DIV></DIV></SPAN></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>