I'd like to put my two-cents in before what Paul is referring to reaches a confrontation stage that nobody intends or wants. The NCGenWeb Project has been under attack for a long time. Any reaction Paul may have expressed is more than likely, a bi-product of our on-going turmoil. Some folks have expressed surprise to learn that our Project leads the nation in the number of grievances filed. We discovered that one determined person can form associations < http://webpages.charter.net/derickh/file-7.pdf > and partnerships < http://webpages.charter.net/derickh/file-7.pdf > for the sole purpose of making a power grab. The NCGenWeb project has been subjected to the divisive forces of a single association composed of a couple folks. We have been trying to get the word out--for five years. Elizabeth Harris, Sharon Williamson and now me, SCs for this Project, have been in the crosshairs of some very disruptive folks. Many who have crossed their paths have been recipients of frightening threats, however veiled. One objective is to get the word out and let the rest of this Project what can happen when you let your guard down. Our primary objective is to gain the support of the Advisory Board in Protecting our Project. Please forgive Paul. He is the greatest Asst. SC anyone could hope for. If he raised any hackles, lets not have anyone making something of this that it isn't. Derick S. Hartshorn NCGenWeb State Coordinator nc@usgenweb.org At 09:51 PM 12/22/02, Paul Buckley wrote: >Greetings y'all and especially Ellen, > >After a careful review of all my emails and discussions with several folks, >It is apparent that I owe y'all an apology for my snide outburst on this >list a few days ago. > >While there is no real excuse for my premature reaction, I was the primary >and/or copied recipient of over three hundred emails in three days regarding >an issue with a current NC CC and a former NC CC. Most of the emails had a >multiple carbon copy list and many copies were sent to our two state lists >that I administer, this list, and even a NC county list or two. In a big >hurry to read the messages, it was difficult to determine who said what >about who. Perhaps my best response should have been no response. > >Too, perhaps it would be best if once a matter is before the AB we should >all - me included - refrain from discussing it publicly. > >Hope everyone has a happy holiday season. > >Regards, > >Paul Buckley, >NCGenWeb ASC

At 10:43 PM 12/22/02, Derick S. Hartshorn wrote: >and partnerships < http://webpages.charter.net/derickh/file-7.pdf > Should have read < http://webpages.charter.net/derickh/file-9.pdf > Other file numbers, from 1 to 8 containing substantiation to claims the leadership has been trying to make known Derick S. Hartshorn NCGenWeb State Coordinator nc@usgenweb.org Visit the NC home page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/