From: Richard S. Holmes (rsholmes_at_MailBox.Syr.Edu)
Date: Thu May 30 2002 - 08:50:41 PDT
Joshua <j3b4_at_yahoo.com> writes: > In an open hearted attempt to neutralize some of the bad feeling that > may be creeping into this round I suggest that we learn from the > excellent examples provided to us by the communist administration in > China who invented the practice of "self-criticism". By offering > self-criticism we reveal our honest intentions and fair spirit before > tearing mercilessly into the flesh of our esteemed comrades. > > To provide a shining example I will admit that even I have a fault. It > is hard for me to admit but I am a bit of a perfectionist. You may not > think that's a serious fault - I thank you for your generosity if you > don't - but I feel it can sometimes cause others to look bad when > compared to me. For this reason I am ashamed and deeply request your > forgiveness and adoration. > > Now, having completed my self-criticism I am free to give a frank > assessment of my fellow committee members. From what I can see they > are incompetent and fractious. If their slovenly behavior continues we > may all be heading for irredeemable disaster. I can only hope that > something is done to make the INVALID rule writers feel a deep and last > shame for their actions. > > Anyone who has written an INVALID rule in this round must make a > self-criticism and apologize to the committee in their next rule. JUDGEMENT: No problems. STYLE: A bit wordy, and only a tenuous connection to the suggested theme, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. +1.5 -- - Rich Holmes Syracuse, NY -- Rule Date: 2002-05-30 15:50:56 GMT
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