Hi Peter!

"Peter Crowther" <Peter at ozzard.org> wrote:
> > From: [...] goran.krampe at bluefish.se
> > Q: Who gave you permission to do this "coup" you sneaky bastards!?
> > 
> > Noone did, because before today there was no decisional body or forum
> > that could grant it to us!
> 
> In other words, you are planting a rallying flag in the ground and
> declaring that some powerful people, and some people with useful
> resources, have already rallied round that flag.  Good; I think many of
> the people on the list are disheartened with the current situation, and
> need a flag.  It's not necessarily a coup, as you're not necessarily
> leaders.  You will be *leaders* when you have followers.  Until then,
> you're a faction.  No less, no more.

I agree with you in full. I am sorry if my words seemed to imply
otherwise.
I think our actions will show this more clearly.

> > 	- Decisions that needs to be made for Squeak will in 
> > the end be made by us.
> 
> For *which* Squeak?  You're assuming nobody will choose to form a rival
> faction, and declare that they have Squeak.  You are, I think, stating
> that you will make decisions for *your* faction's Squeak.  I don't see
> how you can do otherwise, as you would then be claiming to make
> decisions for something over which you have no power or control.

I agree, exactly.

> I salute you for making the effort - it's long overdue - and I will
> rally to your faction's flag for now.  It appears to be the best of the
> available options.  However, like many*(?) of the readers of this list,
> I will evaluate what's best for me and behave appropriately.  I look
> forward to the realisation that I've made a good decision in rallying to
> your flag.

I hope so too. :)
 
> 		- Peter

regards, Göran