Post by Brian McCaffrey on Oct 16, 2006 7:08:39 GMT -5
My sincere apologies go out to each and every person who frequents this board to intelligently discuss and learn about matters pertaining to the Fire and EMS community of Franklin County. For the past several months, 95% of the posts have been by posters claiming to be the only ones who know and speak the "truth" about a certain county department...some of these posts have been by respected members and most have been by new, anonymous people who only post to start "stuff". People, truth is in the eye of the beholder.
Let me address those people right now...this may very well be the wrong attitude to have, but most of us REALLY DON'T CARE. I do not agree with the way that Mr. Albrecht was treated AT ALL, but that issue is between him and the company and he can deal with it as he sees fit. Unless I am wrong, for now, he chooses to sit back with a tall cold one and watch what transpires. I am sure that the administrative problems are very near and dear to your heart, but get something straight...I personally don't give a fuzzy rat's hindquarters about your issues. You are not the only company with internal problems. If you want to make a difference, gather up the 75% of active members that have been chased away and walk into a company meeting. If you are afraid to do that by yourselves, then bring along a friend from the Public Opinion. Stuff happens when those in charge know that they are on the spot. Regardless, if you are actually that concerned, do something productive instead of hounding the admins of this site. Actually, let me rephrase that...quit hounding one particular admin of this site!
This forum was established as a legitimate means of discussion and education for the Public Safety folks in this and surrounding counties. Believe it or not, we are well-respected for our dedication to that. I will not tolerate the harassment of our admins simply because we wish to keep our reputation as a solid support of the Emergency Services. Truth is relative, folks, but the TOS is law. We are very careful to walk that line without endangering the integrity of this board. If you do not like it, start your own discussion board...see how long it lasts. We are here to stay.
Finally, let me clarify something for you now. Any PM's you send me (you know, the ones you write complaining about freedom of speech and "the truth") will be read, laughed at and then deleted. I am not JD and will not take them to heart like he does. I am not the central admin of this board and I have the luxury of taking a stand and speaking my feelings on this subject. I am not here to win friends...if I influence a few people, well, that's just fine, but I really don't care if you like me or not. So, before you all line up, crying for my public hanging, please remember that the line for that is already very long...just get over yourselves and do something about the problem.
This country (and those freedoms you like to cry about) exists simply because a few people got pissed off about the way the administration was running things and decided to stand up for themselves. We have a history of getting pissed off at tyrants and bringing them down. Nothing gets down when grown men sit around and whine about it.
Oh, and since this is the Information and Suggestions section...
Information: We don't care to hear every little thing about your problems
Suggestion: Go cry somewhere else or do something about it!
And, yes, in this day and age, it needs to be said that these are my thoughts and my thoughts only. These may not necessarily reflect the thoughts and ideals of the other admins...
Let me address those people right now...this may very well be the wrong attitude to have, but most of us REALLY DON'T CARE. I do not agree with the way that Mr. Albrecht was treated AT ALL, but that issue is between him and the company and he can deal with it as he sees fit. Unless I am wrong, for now, he chooses to sit back with a tall cold one and watch what transpires. I am sure that the administrative problems are very near and dear to your heart, but get something straight...I personally don't give a fuzzy rat's hindquarters about your issues. You are not the only company with internal problems. If you want to make a difference, gather up the 75% of active members that have been chased away and walk into a company meeting. If you are afraid to do that by yourselves, then bring along a friend from the Public Opinion. Stuff happens when those in charge know that they are on the spot. Regardless, if you are actually that concerned, do something productive instead of hounding the admins of this site. Actually, let me rephrase that...quit hounding one particular admin of this site!
This forum was established as a legitimate means of discussion and education for the Public Safety folks in this and surrounding counties. Believe it or not, we are well-respected for our dedication to that. I will not tolerate the harassment of our admins simply because we wish to keep our reputation as a solid support of the Emergency Services. Truth is relative, folks, but the TOS is law. We are very careful to walk that line without endangering the integrity of this board. If you do not like it, start your own discussion board...see how long it lasts. We are here to stay.
Finally, let me clarify something for you now. Any PM's you send me (you know, the ones you write complaining about freedom of speech and "the truth") will be read, laughed at and then deleted. I am not JD and will not take them to heart like he does. I am not the central admin of this board and I have the luxury of taking a stand and speaking my feelings on this subject. I am not here to win friends...if I influence a few people, well, that's just fine, but I really don't care if you like me or not. So, before you all line up, crying for my public hanging, please remember that the line for that is already very long...just get over yourselves and do something about the problem.
This country (and those freedoms you like to cry about) exists simply because a few people got pissed off about the way the administration was running things and decided to stand up for themselves. We have a history of getting pissed off at tyrants and bringing them down. Nothing gets down when grown men sit around and whine about it.
Oh, and since this is the Information and Suggestions section...
Information: We don't care to hear every little thing about your problems
Suggestion: Go cry somewhere else or do something about it!
And, yes, in this day and age, it needs to be said that these are my thoughts and my thoughts only. These may not necessarily reflect the thoughts and ideals of the other admins...