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Originally posted by Debra:
**Actually, I was wondering. Some people on the board besides the moderators seem to write with authority concerning what Ambrosia's doing, and why. And sometimes what is written seems to me to be negative about Ambrosia. While I try to not buy into it, I did wonder just how much a person is actually "in the loop." From what's been written, I've gathered that there are people on the board who beta-tested Coldstone, and perhaps I assumed too much, but I thought that those people might be "in the loop" enough to really know.
I don't really care about what Ambrosia's doing or why they make the decisions they make. I realize that Ambrosia is a business, and as every business should, they make decisions based on their own needs and criteria. But I did think that perhaps those people who have been around longer than I are actually privy to decisions. I now know that they are not, but only expressing their opinions, many of which I value, some of which I don't (but recognize that perhaps others do).**
There are a few people around who are/have been on the beta list for Coldstone, and of course there are people who've been around for a while and can make educated(?) guesses. But as to being in the loop... in honest truth, we (yes, me the tester 
) don't know much more than people who aren't on the various lists/conspiracies/boards of directors etc.
As to negativity, people are of course entitled to their own opinions, just as you and I are entitled to ours. Opinion ain't something I police here... unless it interferes. Whether or not people believe one thing or the other about Coldstone, Ambrosia or whatever is their own business. And, unless Andrew decides to declare himslef Supreme Dictator of the Universe and cracks down on all independent thought, I'll do my part in trying to keep it that way.
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**And if a person expresses an opinion about me and my writing in a negative way (or attack someone else for all that matters), I try to turn it around into something sincere and positive. Or at least rational. Why not? There's enough violence in the world. And I'm committed, as a person, to deal with violence in a non-violent way. I don't always succeed, but at least I try.
I see absolutely no need whatsoever, Andiyar, for you to apologize. You are an excellent moderator. I appreciate you and what you write on the board very much. Thanks!
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Of course. There is problems enough in the 'real world' to make arguing etc. on a webboard seem a bit silly. But, mind you, although debate can be interesting (if useless 
) Stark and I (and other mods, when around) try to keep it civil. That's our job, after all.
And lastly, thank you Debra. It's always nice to hear positive feedback.
-Andiyar
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"Any good that I may do here, let me do now, for I may not pass this way again"
(This message has been edited by Tarnฤlion Andiyarus (edited 09-06-2003).)
