Recognizing Skill and Good Works

[Aodhan Ite an Fhithich]

Dia duit!

harry billings (or someone using that account) wrote in a message to All:

 hb> The words "thank-you" are used sparsly even in our beloved game. 

My point precisely.  We seem to think we must give out merit badges when thank
yous would do job quite well.

 hb> If you eliminate the "non-period" and "non-apropriate" awards we
 hb> will be left with people being rewarded only for pounding other
 hb> people into the ground like so many tent pegs.  Most of the rest of
 hb> us will not be remembered.  

Only we we do not substitute something in their place - like "thank you" and
"well done."

 hb> Public accaim is limited at best.  

Which is what I'm advocating should change.

Baron Aodhan Ite an Fhithich, ML
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