I completely agree that hiding behind a character is cowardly in many cases. I'll even admit I started this without my identity because I wanted to avoid conflict.
The unique situation that has arisen is that for some reason a voice with mystery has been heard exponentially more than my own voice. It's an odd occurrence. I'd love to see a study on why that is.
That anonymity will be short lived, or at least Reason won't be around much longer. The character is making people think and that was it's goal. I may start my own blog without the anonymity, but quite honestly I don't really like blogs. Yeah, I know it's kinda weird. Very few people have good things to say for a long period of time. (Law of Diminishing Returns as Mr. Dixon stated) Seth's Blog would be one of the few I would point anyone to, especially a business owner.
Mr. Dixon's comment on my last post made me think a lot about the post. Here's the deal. I am NOT anti MABA. I think they have done great things in the community. The reason I have picked to use them as reference points is that there is a public perception problem.
The fault lays on both sides.
People in the inner circle have not excluded anyone intentionally. They have given the option to all to speak. The problem is that speaking to people that have already made a decision is like hitting your head against a wall. It hurts and it doesn't accomplish a damn thing.
People on the outside of the circle need to be heard. They need to be able to contribute and be given the opportunity to lead also. But I do know that some are hyper-sensitive to the 'inner circle'. Some have a chip on their shoulder. (Not all, but it is true.)
I'm calling out both. Not because I'm above both because I'm anonymous, but because I've been on both sides. I've been in the brainstorming impromptu meetings where the real decisions are made. I've also been the one speaking and being ignored. It's easy to feel you are right in either situation.
What I'm asking for is both groups to stop and look at the situation with as little bias as possible. Both sides claims have merit and flaws. It's time to admit it and try to work together more efficiently.
Disagreement is expected and a good thing in many cases. Being stubborn and close-minded is where the disagreement turns to fault.
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