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By: Cactus Flower in ALEA | Recommend this post (0)
Sat, 10 Dec 11 7:43 AM | 93 view(s)
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"The implication of potential impropriety lies in that she may be a "ghost" (or partially so) on Wave's payroll."

Again, this is simple inference. You have no reason to believe it. You just think it "may" be so.

You see that Robert Thibadeau works for the company. He may be a sociopath. Therefore it is reasonable to speculate that he is?

You see that Lark Allen works for the company. He may be a Neo Nazi. Therefore it is reasonable to speculate that he is?

One can make almost anything up. But absent any kind of evidence, where a "may" becomes an "is", it is a product of imagination rather than reality. I think a vulnerable young person's reputation deserves more protection than that from folks who have lived a while and who care about decency.

I understand that these boards can desensitize people. But there are still things more important than money.

I don't aim to differ with you, tkc. I want you to see things differently. I think your head has been turned by over-exposure to skilfully spun cynicism. I am trying to help you straighten it up again. I don't think you are a nasty person. But drawing this young girl into the conversation is a nasty thing, and you are pursuing the path others have gone along. She deserves your protection and I think you will give it to her when you think what you are doing and how insensitive you are being with your speculations. You daub her with the brush you think you are using to paint Sprague.

"Ifs" and "mays" will not do.


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Re: Post that was removed from iHub
By: tkc
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Sat, 10 Dec 11 6:12 AM
Msg. 06404 of 54959

Hi CF. We obviously look at this through different lenses. 1st, I insinuate nothing against the girl, never did. Yes I used conditional clauses, and did so purposely. I imply nothing unkind to the young person, you infer it. I agree that she is a "pawn", obviously a human being, unfairly placed in what could be potentially harmful do to careless handling.

She should be able to work two jobs. SKS should be able to employ a part time person at his horse farm and at Wave. The implication of potential impropriety lies in that she may be a "ghost" (or partially so) on Wave's payroll. It happens almost normally in family business, I've done it myself in my own business (not a public co.). All SKS and she had to do was update websites to indicate that her work at the horse farm (or vice versa Wave) did not conflict w/ the other. That in and of itself would have squashed it. But they didn't. So, as a result, skeptics wonder if there were possibly devious reasons (even worse than a ghost) for her hire at Wave. She should never have been put in that position, it's wrong. She's the kid, presumably still somewhat naive, while SKS is a CEO, presumably moneied, powerful and persuaive. Blaming me for what I haven't done, "using a young kid as my ammunition" is unfair. Again, there is likely no wrong doing here. My point is, has been, that SKS caused speculation because this was poorly handled.

Please understand, I am without animus; accusatory only of SKS for lack of forethought. I remain somewhat distraught over his lack of foresight, albeit not surprised. Wave is a very small company, family controlled. If it grows substantially,as we all hope it will, this kind of silly oversight must be eliminated. Some folks take advantage of this type of thing.

Additionally, I commend you for such a vigorous defense-although I think she did nothing improper.
If this response doesn't provide clarity to my thoughts and you continue to hold an opposing view, then we'll just have to differ. I'm fine w/ that, and will continue to have high regard for your intellect and opinions which I value. And thx CF.


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