SPAR's "RED ALERT" aimed at neighbors...uses Proton Lab staff and faculty ?!?

[fsu813]

Springfielder & Cindi,

so when you raise your hand and bring ask a question about it, what do you think will happen?


Raise hand.

"Yes, I have a concern about something that has been discussed at naseum on online forums, i'm sure you've heard. Can you tell me what's going on with ____________________ please? If we don't have enough time now to discuss it, when would be an appropriate time? Thanks."

If they give a better time, good enough. If they do repsond then follow it up with

" I understand, but my concern is _____________".

It's pretty simple.

I seriously doubt they'll stone wall you.

[cindi]

so i guess just stating, "hey, lets stay on topic" was not within forum etiquette?

[Springfielder]

Springfielder & Cindi,

so when you raise your hand and bring ask a question about it, what do you think will happen?

Raise hand.

"Yes, I have a concern about something that has been discussed at naseum on online forums, i'm sure you've heard. Can you tell me what's going on with ____________________ please? If we don't have enough time now to discuss it, when would be an appropriate time? Thanks."

If they give a better time, good enough. If they do repsond then follow it up with

" I understand, but my concern is _____________".

It's pretty simple.

I seriously doubt they'll stone wall you.

You're told that it's not open forum and that's that...your question or concern is never really addressed...been there, done that.

[jason_contentdg]

^ You do realize the email that is continuously posted is not the one from Louise, right?

There are a dozen emails from her, and she's ultimately behind this "RED ALERT" thing. The one being posted accomplishes the same effect, of bringing the discussion back on point. There are like 10 threads where all these issues have blown up, it's hard to keep it all straight, but my statements generally apply to all of them.

Is there a singular thread where all the issues and concerns people have with SPAR are all in one place, instead of spread out over numerous threads?

[cindi]

my keyboard must be really jacked up because evidently what i type and can read on my end is not what everyone else is seeing - i could have sworn i typed IN THE PAST.  but the answer to what has happened IN THE PAST is pretty much, blah, blah, skirt the issue, blah, blah.

[zoo]

You're told that it's not open forum and that's that...your question or concern is never really addressed...been there, done that.

Try this if the meeting has a tight agenda b/c other non-transparent information is being shared with the community:

The information is accessible; just pick up the phone and call 353-SPAR (you can ask over the phone, and/or make an appt to receive further clarification re: your questions).

This method of clarifying issues always worked for me even before I worked for a developer, or was labeled a "SPAR insider." (not my words, just another attempt at character assasination on this forum)

And, no, cindi, it isn't your keyboard that's really jacked up...

[zoo]

This method of clarifying issues always worked for me even before I worked for a developer, or was labeled a "SPAR insider." (not my words, just another attempt at character assasination on this forum)

May as well misquote me, too, huh? More dramatic that way, I suppose...

[strider]

Just for kicks, go read post number 105 from the SPAR Revolt thread - top of page 8 and is dated September 22, 2008.  (I’d post it, but it is long and I’m trying to do the less is more thing…) This was actually an excellent post and it addresses the very same issues with transparency and how questions and concerns are met by the Executive Board of SPAR Council...yes the very same people who are "in power" today.  We could also refer you to the Q&A meeting held late last year..  There is a thread about that as well.  (It may be on a different forum- I know lots of that discussion was on the “closed” SPAR Council forum.)

The complaints about SPAR Council are nothing new.  This Executive Board still applies the same tactics, the same apparent disdain for their membership and at least the majority of the residents of the community of which they claim to represent, it's just a new year.   

You can try to hide from the truth, but you will seldom succeed.  Perhaps it is time SPAR Council got out from behind that bush and faced  the tissues at hand.   With honesty and sincerity….now wouldn’t that be refreshing?

[sean]

Has there ever been one study done to determine if boarding/halfway houses add to a crime problem in the neighborhood? Or is it just a perceived threat? Maybe we should be going after the places in Arlington where all of the trannys stay at? I read the last 17 pages and all I have is a headache.