"Bob Melson" <amia9018@mypacks.net> wrote in message news:CNadne1o487nI7LMnZ2dnUVZ_t6dnZ2d@earthlink.com... > Tony Proctor wrote: >> "Enno Borgsteede" <ennoborg@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:3c906$512f7062$5ed1100c$6320@cache60.multikabel.net... >>> Hi Tony, >>> >>>> I'm afraid the sleight in my previous post was aimed at those >>> annoying folks >>>> who say: it's not possible (it is), it'll never work (it will) >>> >>> I'm happy to be one of those. I've seen many efforts to unite people on >>> a >>> single idea, and as far as I know, most have failed. And the reason why >>> they failed is simple: >>> >>> When you design a model, it is based on your view of the world, i.e., >>> something in your head. That's not some scientific truth, if that could >>> exist, it's YOUR view. >>> >>> Now, when I look at your model, like I did last week in our RootsDev >>> hangout, I see things that I like, things that look way too complicated >>> for my purposes, and I miss a few things that are essential to ME. >>> >>> And when I tell you about these things, there's a fat chance that you >>> think the same way about my ideas, and that's why it can't work. It's >>> like >>> wanting all people in the world to think the same, act the same, and I >>> find that a frightening idea. >>> >>> Thinking about one model is like expecting that all operating systems >>> use >>> the same file system (they don't), all people follow the same religion >>> (they don't), or economists to think alike (they don't). >>> >>> I believe in standards for interfaces, like HDMI, and USB, but I don't >>> believe in a single model that rules all computers in the world. There >>> is >>> too much variety in people's ideas, and that's how I like it to be. >>> >>> As far as I'm concerned, people (and genealogy) benefit the most when >>> you >>> don't try to force a standard model upon them, which is why I will not >>> join the FHISO. For me, it's just as bad an idea as the Euro. >>> >>> thanks, >>> >>> Enno >>> >> >> Thanks for posting this Enno because you're very wrong here. FHISO >> standards >> are developed collaboratively. There is no such thing as "my model". >> Neither >> I, nor any other individual, is developing a standard that all others are >> expected to use. >> >> All members are invited to list requirements, recommendations, and even >> proposals for design elements. If you're not there then how can FHISO >> accommodate your own personal requirements? >> >> Tony Proctor >> >> > What's the saying? A camel is a horse designed by a committee. > > Bob Melson > > -- > Robert G. Melson | Rio Grande Microsolutions | El Paso, Texas > ----- > Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the > Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the > American Indian. -- Henry Ford That's just "taking the hump" Bob Tony Proctor