BajaNomad

Rotary International's Four-Way Test for Communications

jeans - 8-1-2005 at 11:51 AM

I am just as discussed as others who have indicated that they are tired of the negativity and name-calling that has permeated the board for many, many months.

The ?Four-Way Test? is a standard of communication embodied by Rotary International, an organization beyond reproach. Rotary has been accepted world-wide and there are chapters in most Baja cities.

I challenge all to hold your communications to these simple standards.

The Four-way Test of Rotary International

Of all the things we think, say or do.

First.... Is it the truth? ( not rumor, not "opinion")
Second.... Is it fair to all concerned?
Third.... Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Fourth.... Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

For further clarification, may I humbly suggest that the words ?P-nche gringo, chicken coop group, knucklehead, Pathetomads, etc. fail the Four Way Test on every count.....miserabley.


I hope this suggestion is of value.

[Edited on 8-1-2005 by jeans]

Record time for that deletion

jrbaja - 8-1-2005 at 12:10 PM

[Edited on 8/1/2005 by jrbaja]

[Edited on 8-1-2005 by BajaNomad]

Four-Way

MrBillM - 8-1-2005 at 12:24 PM

Wow, JR must have gotten in a really low shot that time.

Anyway, as far as the test goes: If you adher to Item One, there is no need to be concerned with Two, Three or Four. The truth is ALWAYS fair and beneficial to all parties.

Just what is it that Rotary does, anyway ? Is it like the Elks, Moose or those other animal clubs ? Sponsoring civic events now and then, putting out flags and doing a whole lot of drinking ? I guess it's apparent that I don't get involved in civic affairs.

I'm a little surprised at that deletion too!

jrbaja - 8-1-2005 at 12:29 PM

just a picture of a ranch in Baja. But, I bet someone was laughing as he was deleting!:lol::lol::lol:

I am a Rotarian

beercan - 8-1-2005 at 05:11 PM

Bill, and I will explain it to you later this fall.

It is a fine organization !!

Bruce R Leech - 8-1-2005 at 06:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by jeans
I am just as discussed as others who have indicated that they are tired of the negativity and name-calling that has permeated the board for many, many months.

The ?Four-Way Test? is a standard of communication embodied by Rotary International, an organization beyond reproach. Rotary has been accepted world-wide and there are chapters in most Baja cities.

I challenge all to hold your communications to these simple standards.

The Four-way Test of Rotary International

Of all the things we think, say or do.

First.... Is it the truth? ( not rumor, not "opinion")
Second.... Is it fair to all concerned?
Third.... Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Fourth.... Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

For further clarification, may I humbly suggest that the words ?P-nche gringo, chicken coop group, knucklehead, Pathetomads, etc. fail the Four Way Test on every count.....miserabley.


I hope this suggestion is of value.

[Edited on 8-1-2005 by jeans]


I think that if you don't want peoples opinions then your on the wrong forum. I think that is one thing that I enjoy most here is hearing the opinions of all the people. and rule # 1 says that is wrong.:no:

Bruce

jrbaja - 8-1-2005 at 07:07 PM

That's why they have "rotary clubs, hoa's and asylums.:lol: