Re: [tlug] Positive Promotion of Linux

["Lyle H Saxon" <llletters@example.com>]

On 8/12/07, Scott Robbins <scottro@example.com> wrote:
> On Sun, Aug 12, 2007 at 11:07:45AM +0900, Lyle H Saxon wrote:
> > Yes, this I agree with.  I have come around to this line of thinking -
> > that positive promotion is better than negative statements (even when
> > they're true).  In private I think I'll probably still rant a bit
> > about brand-W, but in a public forum like this, it's better to remain
> > positive and focused on a positive outcome ("on-message" as is
> > sometimes said).  Remember - the best defense is offense!
>
> Also, when you tell someone, "The operating system you use is terrible,"
> you are indirectly challenging them.   From an advocacy standpoint,
> saying, "YOU'RE WRONG!" is far less effective than saying, "Y'know, I've
> been doing this, and it's working well for me."

Yeah, sounds good!  I'll try to change my ranting ways!

Lyle