Re: Non-linear full-2d writing (again)

Tim May wrote:
> David G. Durand wrote at 2006-01-30 11:14:52 (-0500)
>
>  > Jefferson signed off the list, finding it unfriendly and
>  > uninteresting, which makes me regret my sharpness, as I think with
>  > communication in place, the discussion could have continued in an
>  > interesting direction. Like Sai, I'd never considered making a
>  > language out of a uniform grid and connectivity pattern that could
>  > be filled with symbols as needed.
>
>
> I don't think you have anything to regret.  Your analysis of the
> problems of the thread was perceptive, and much less sharp than what
> had already been exchanged.
I agree entirely. IMO David has anything to regret; I agree his analysis
of the situation was very perceptive. I certainly helped to see what was
happening, as I must admit I did find some of Jefferson's stuff not easy
to follow.

I thought David had cleared the air and made it possible for Jefferson,
Sai & Paul to advance the thread in a more productive way.

FWIW I have found this list the friendliest of any that I have been on.
Indeed, I have left all other lists - but stay here because it is
friendly. Occasionally, some of us may let off steam or write something
we regret. But we apologize and/or heed Henrik wise words & get on with
things as friends should.

> It's certainly a pity that he left.  I think his insights could have
> been productive, if he'd been willing or able to recognize that his
> audience was unfamiliar with his underlying mathematical formalism,
> and adapt his mode of expression accordingly.
Quite so.

> I almost posted to
> make this point yesterday - I wish I had, now, perhaps it would have
> made a difference.
Pehaps it would - but I would not put money on it. I think you have no
more reason to reproach yourself than David has.

Let's move on.


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