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Re: Age limitations
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lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug
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Tue, 4 Jul 2000 06:18:26 GMT
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MATTDM@avoidspamMATTDM.ORG
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Peter White <aztekium@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> Here, you go again, selective snipping.
That was the one part of your post I was replying to. I don't think I
removed anything relevant to my reply or that would characterize what you're
saying. If I did, I apologize.
> Rules need to be flexible, we have all seen unjust situations played out.
> Maybe you should create a guest member status where an under 18 or such
> could be 'signed in' by a board member for that meeting.
> We all share the same major interest in the end, and all cop the same flak
> from friends etc, it's just unfortunate, because both Shiri and NELUG would
> gain from interacting at meetings.
That I don't doubt. I'm concerned about consequences for situations where
the candidate's maturity/merits/whatever might not be so clear. And of
course this isn't a decision that I make alone -- other people have other
concerns.
> More fun, than serious, from my experience.
> Matt, grab some zzzz's, just give the situation some more thought.
:) Alright. Good advice. Have a good night @ your job.
--
Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org
Quotes 'R' Us ---> http://quotes-r-us.org/
Boston University Linux ---> http://linux.bu.edu/
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 | | Re: Age limitations
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| (...) So what are you going to do when some 21 year old demonstrates the maturity of a 3 year old? As far as the maturity issue goes, all you're doing by specifying an age is reducing the number of potential conflicts, you can't eliminate them. So (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Age limitations
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| (...) Here, you go again, selective snipping. (...) What LUG isn't different from a kids club. We wouldn't even blink if a sixteen year old wanted to attend. But then in Australia we don't have a lawyer on every corner. (...) Rules need to be (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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