Originally Posted by
Dave Anderson
FYI......I posted my question above directly to Brian as requested and received the following response, which I was asked to post here. Please note:
"Dave,
Thanks for writing and coming to the source of direct information. The speculating and other counterproductive comments are of no use in getting an organization going. It did not help when I discovered that the other two involved with the forming of the IFG had a beef with Richard. I had to cut ties with them for that reason. Yes, Richard and I don't really get along; for not other reason than we are pretty much opposites in philosophy. I personally have no problem with the differences between us; but Richard's behavior clearly indicates is threatened by my very being in some way. Nothing I can do for Richard about that particular problem.
So the hiatus was primarily to cut ties with those people and start fresh with framebuilders who want to get something real accomplished. The other people were not actually framebuilders and had some other things on their mind.So yes, I cut those people off. I would do the same to anyone who doesn't have the best interests of framebuilders and building at heart. There is already way too much of this crap out there, thanks to lots of people who spend more time on the Internet than at the workbench. Friction between various people is childish from the get go, and I can't stop others from engaging in it. But I will not add to it nor participate in childsplay. I have serious work to do, lots of people who depend on me to stand ground on various issues, and not cower in the face of the unwarranted opposition.
I would welcome your support when the time comes and I hope you see the same basic needs for framebuilders as I do. Hopefully you are not afraid to put in some time in order to benefit all builder as well as yourself.
Thanks for your note. I prefer to speak directly to people. The various types of monkey business and other tricks of the forums is not for me. Everyone should be able to speak freely, own their words, and do it respectfully in public. Feel free to post my reply to the forum, since I don't have time for any more of that stuff than I already have.
Brian Baylis
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