[Coco] The CoCo Crew Podcast -- Episode 81 is available!

[John W. Linville]

I have reviewed the host discussion segment in episode 81 multiple 
times. I honestly do not find any malfiesence or any sort of
attack, veiled or otherwise.  What I heard was four long-time
CoCoFEST! attendees expressing concerns about a decision which Glenside
made and discussing Glenside's role in the community at large. 

The CoCo Crew hosts have at least 50 CoCoFEST! attendances between us
over the years, and between us we have sent hundreds (or thousands) of
dollars through Glenside's coffers. We have every right to possess and
express our opinions on what Glenside is doing, and we will continue
to do so. We remain unlikely to confer with Glenside or to seek
approval from anyone, despite whatever past or current affiliations
we may have with the club. It is disappointing to see any hint of such
expecations, even if that seems to be the zeitgeist today...

We provided a discussion amongst the hosts, not an expose' or even an
editorial. We presented the topic for discussion, opined on the choice
that was made, and explored some of that choice's ramifications as we
see them. We also opined on Glenside's actual purpose and reflected
on some apparent ongoing attempts to expand Glenside's mission. We
even pointed-out that these are not our decisions to make, thereby
reflecting on why one should continue to choose Glenside membership
both now and in the future. There were few if any claims of fact made,
so accusations of "untruths claimed as facts" begs credulity.

I can understand how one in your position can feel compelled to take 
criticism of Glenside personally. Nevertheless, we are all entitled
to our opinions. Feedback is a gift, which we all should accept as
gracefully as we can.  Thank you for providing your feedback to us!

John

On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 02:24:18PM -0600, Glenside President (Jim Brain) via Coco wrote:
> On 2/28/2022 12:17 PM, eric at canales.me wrote:
> > Republishing this from FB for those not on FB:
> > 
> > Hi. I absolutely loved your discussion on the Glenside Color Computer Club.
> 
> I'm glad someone enjoyed it.  I found it unresearched, confusing,
> misinformed, overly editorialized, divisive, and contradictory.
> 
> I don't mind the debate per se, even though I think the crew has some
> significant bias. I do mind espousing so much theory and conjecture and
> untruths claimed as facts when the real data was easily available with which
> to base the debate.
> 
> And yes, I'm posting this in my official capacity. This felt less like a
> debate and more like a veiled attack on the club. Many times, I refrain from
> posting such rebuttals when the podcast dismisses or otherwise questions the
> club's operation, in the spirit of peace and community, but there are
> limits.
> 
> Jim
> 
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> Glenside Color Computer Club (GCCC)
> president at glensideccc.com
> www.glensideccc.com
> 
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