[Fis] A word of appreciation

[Dr. Plamen L. Simeonov]

Well said, Daniel. Welcome observations.
Happy springtime to all gardeners.
Keep busy thinking!

Best,

Plamen


On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 5:36 PM Daniel Boyd <daniel.boyd at live.nl> wrote:

> That which is of greatest value we may take for granted; and taking it for
> granted we risk losing it.
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> For long time members this discussion group could risk falling into this
> category, possibly sometimes even feel like a chore. Some are certainly
> more active than others. While still a wide eyed newcomer, I feel the urge
> to make a statement.
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> In recent years I have entered and left a number of online science fora
> which had fallen prey to the social media diseases of echo chambers and mud
> slinging. Browsing the FIS archives, I see neither. It is not that
> everybody is in agreement and simply patting each other’s backs: anything
> but. Views are sometimes diametrically opposed. However, the interactions
> are respectful, allowing differences to interact constructively rather than
> leading to entrenchment and conflict. I see here an example of the
> potential held in the birth of the internet that all too often went astray.
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> If I may be permitted to wax lyrical for a moment: FIS is not gold dust.
> It doesn't shine prettily like more trendy online fora. More significantly:
> gold may be valuable, but it is inert. FIS is the organic soil of a garden
> which, if tended well, may nurture unforeseen growth and development.
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> My call? Never forget the value of this garden, don't forget to bring your
> watering can, once in a while and... why not bring along your friends?
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> Happy gardening 😉
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> Daniel
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