Dear Doug
I am sorry to hear that we are to lose yet another of the Brit members from the list, not all for the same reason I might add, but a great loss nevertheless. It does seem to be a trait of some contributors that it is not enough to have a different viewpoint, which is acceptable to us all and contributes to the greater debate, but to attack and ridicule another list member simply because they have a different view. There are certainly those who feel they have to make a comment about anything and everything, whether they have knowledge of the matter or not. The aggressive tone of some members does, I am sure, deter others from making what could be a valuable contribution and we are all the poorer for that. I have enjoyed your contributions in the past, and hope that you will continue to keep in touch with those of us who share my appreciation.
Seasons Greetings to you and all list members.
Peter Brown, Lincolnshire, England
From: "Doug Smith" <doug@Kingsweir.plus.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 9:26 AM
Subject: [CR]Season Greetings etc.
> As this is the last time I will be contributing to the open list I
> take this opportunity to wish all those folks whom I've got to know
> over the past years a Happy Christmas and the Best Wishes for the New
> Year.
>
> I no longer wish to continue posting in the future due to a member's
> unjustified behaviour towards my integerity . It was totally out of
> order to criticise and ridicule me as they did openly for all to read.
> I shall continue to log in and read the daily messages and keep in
> touch with those people whom I've communicated with in the past. I
> hav'nt taken this decision lightly but have no regrets in doing so!
>
> Best wishes
> Doug Smith
> North Dorset
> SP8 4LJ
> UK