littlecrankshaf

First, I am a leader member only because it came as part of the CD package when I became a CD. When the program were split, I chose to send in the required resume and kept the designation. As I have said many times, I have absolutely no interest in any appointed or elected position within the AMA. Very few people in life intimidate me. I do not hesitate to write or call any member of the AMA leadership, or HQ staff. As a result, I have found that most are helpful and talkative. Occasionally, I cause some of them some heartburn.

The folks, in this forum, who have taken my advice about contacting those same people, have generally found the experience pleasant. On the other hand, if an anonymous e-mail is sent that opens with “you’re a jerk and need to quit”, the responses have proved to be less favorable.

This forum, by it’s anonymous nature, if filled with illusions. Occasionally, I, and others, will get it into our pointy little heads that some anonymous poster is really much more connected than appears on the surface. Anytime anyone tries to manipulate me for some unapparent reason, I start trying to figure out who it might be. Excalibur is such an individual. While it is not my place to disclose his identity, I do feel, correctly, or incorrectly, that I know who he is. If I am correct, he is much more able to get information than I am. In the past, I have suspected VPs, AVPs, and AMA staff of posting here anonymously. I have never seen much point in driving them off by exposing their identity, but occasionally I wonder at their motive. Occasionally, VPs, AVPs and staff have posted under their real name. Seems to me that an AMA official that has something to say should be willing to use his own name, but, nobody left me in charge to enforce my opinion.

It will take a little longer to get my thoughts down about safety… and this post is long enough anyway.