Re: Borland, make an exception to the rule

From: Craig Stuntz [TeamB] (cstuntz_at_nospam.please)
Date: 12/03/03


Date: 3 Dec 2003 08:12:37 -0700

Thomas Miller wrote:

> Then how do you politely tell someone they have now idea what
> they are talking about. He obviously doesn't understand
> open source.

        Stating that someone is clueless doesn't add any value to the
conversation. I don't care what your opinion of someone's tech saavy
is; I can draw my own conclusions.

        Instead, I'd suggest stating the facts as you see them.

        -Craig

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