"samsloan" wrote in message
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On Jan 29, 2:22 pm, "Chess One" wrote:

What is in particualr question for me, is if the somewhat indiscriminate
approach of Sam Sloan's investigation do not uproot as much good will
planted for the future, as it does sad sickly stalks, poking out of the
sand
pretending they are camelias. Sam Sloan has made himself scarce in
response
to my 'threat' to interview him.

Are you suggesting that you have tried but have not been able to
interview me? That is not true at all. My number is 917-507-7226. You
may call me any time.

Chessville's interviews are always conducted in writing by first posing
questions and then receiving answers to them, and are 'on the record' in the
'hand' of the participant, as may be proven by server records. There are no
exceptions, since otherwise legal confusions of misrepresentation and
interpretation can arise. This, Sir, is the proper way to do it.

Initially I asked both new board members if they should like to answer the
same questions, but I think the other person is himself embroiled in a CJA
ethics mess and unresponsive - and lacking normal responses, I abandoned the
issue.

In terms of reader interest, questions to both candidates would be more
interesting. I am not chasinig either person - since it seems more a propos
to interview the 4 new candidates for the board on a range of questions
which I already determined they would address.

It takes time and energy to conduct a proper interview, and while I take the
lead there is usually an editorial level of determining questions. Should an
interviewee be serious, then the process can be started, otherwise, you
know, if you ain't interested neither am I.

To the real Sam Sloan: - I would perforce have to ask you questions which
your critics ask and which may be uncomfortable to you. I can frame these
questions rather better than your critics, and so this prospect would be a
real challenge to accept.

Most interviews cover a range of history of people's lives in chess, and
also current events - to provide a context to current orientations.

My e-mail address is or write to www.chessville.com

Phil Innes

Sam Sloan