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Actually, that's exactly how it happened...over beers while decompressing at dinner. It was quite the day for everyone and was a great justification for getting my scuba cert those few years ago...
Ben
On Jan 18, 2011 2:11 PM, "Smyth, Alec" <Alec.Smyth@compuware.com> wrote:
>>As the list maintainer, I did not prohibit anyone from bringing up the
> topic, and any inference that doing so would result in their expulsion
> from the group is absolute nonsense.
>
> Jon, I've known you long enough to not even consider that particular
> "conspiracy theory." The things you have to put up with sometimes are
> beyond ridiculous. Plus, some of the personalities who were there are
> not exactly easy to cowe into submission, so you could be the most evil
> plotter in the world and censorship would hold water for about 30
> seconds. I just imagine this was some sort of group consensus, probably
> with all the formality of a chat over beers after working all day on the
> recovery. Personally I would have dissented, but I don't think for a
> moment there was anything sinister about it. Don't sweat it, let's move
> on and get some value from the experience. It's not a big deal, and the
> next convention will probably be really well attended if people think
> they'll get this much value for their money.
>
> :)
>
> Alec
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