response 4 of 35:

Dec 4 19:06 UTC 2003

resp:1 - Actually, there were no remote board members when I was on the 
board. I dont have a problem with having remote board members though. I 
think it can work. 

resp:2 - I would like to use the statement in #0. If you could put that 
into the vote program for me, I would *really* appreciate it! Thanks. 

resp:3 -Thanks!

response 6 of 35:

Dec 5 00:27 UTC 2003

(Slynne's statement is now displayed by the vote program.)

response 10 of 35:

Dec 8 20:42 UTC 2003

Oh, puh-leeze!

response 12 of 35:

Dec 8 21:41 UTC 2003

"Hypocrite" is a pretty strong word.

Not sure what you find "disturbing" about slynne's statement.
Seems pretty innocuous to me.  Basically she's saying that she
doesn't see a need for major changes to Grex.  Perhaps you
disagree, but do you find every statement with which you
disagree "disturbing", or everyone who does not also disagree
a hypocrite?

response 14 of 35:

Dec 8 22:45 UTC 2003

I was assuming "hypocrite" referred to other people, not slynne.
Still don't understand where you're coming from.

response 16 of 35:

Dec 8 23:06 UTC 2003

To me personally, saying that Grex is in pretty good shape and doesn't
need large changes is anything but vacuous.  While I've served on board,
there have been at least a few times (and it seems like a lot, though
I'm probably exaggerating in memory) where it seemed like board was
under a lot of pressure to Do Something, even the wrong thing, just for
appearance's sake.  Thing is, Grex *is* in pretty good shape, and
nothing is often the best thing for board to do.  There haven't been
many major changes to the way Grex works in a long time, and the few
changes we have had are things that were proposed and voted on by the
membership, not the board.  I think that's great.  "I won't rock the
boat" is, as far as I'm concerned, a great campaign platform for a board
member.  

response 18 of 35:

Dec 9 20:45 UTC 2003

It is honestly how I feel. I think things around here are run pretty 
well. I dont have any great desire to change anything and probably 
would be very resistant to any big changes. If you are a person who 
wants big changes, I am probably not the candidate for you. However, if 
you like things the way they are, then vote for me. 

response 20 of 35:

Dec 10 04:33 UTC 2003

Lynne, great as Grex is, there are still some controversies around 
here, which you might become have to be involved with as a Board 
member.  Have you any views about any of them?  Some examples are 
NextGrex, co-location and phone lines.

What other candidates are you going to vote for, and why?

response 22 of 35:

Dec 10 16:32 UTC 2003

I dont have any really strong feelings about NextGrex. Like everyone, I 
would like to have it online sooner rather than later. However, I 
recognize that we are dealing with volunteers. 

I think co-location can be a very good thing. I would like to see grex 
head in that direction. It probably will help reduce costs and that 
might be necessary. However, I dont think it is something that needs to 
be rushed into. 

I believe it is important at least for now for Grex to offer dial up 
access. I like that the phone lines have been reduced though. This was 
a very appropriate response.

I am not going to endorse any other board candidates at this time 
because if I were to do so and then someone else were to be elected, I 
would have to work with that person and I would rather that there 
werent hard feelings between me and anyone I was serving with on the 
board. I will say that grex is very fortunate to have a very good crop 
of candidates. If I had been able to, I would have voted for every one 
running except for one person. 

response 24 of 35:

Dec 11 20:34 UTC 2003

I asked for Lynne's choices because she hasn't said much that 
distinguishes her from some of the other candidates.  I agree we have a 
terrific slate of candidates.  I thought it was reasonable to ask for 
some further information about her views.

I also think it's reasonable for her to not want to endorse 
candidates.  I don't endorse candidates, either.