<p>endlessrecession: I appreciate you really like Fordham and want to see it’s reputation bolstered. I also appreciate your desire to “set the facts straight”. Unfortunately, you have a way of going about this which seems to antagonize others and, sadly, often misstates the facts. I’ve asked you before, privately, to stop posting here. With respect, please only post opinions and try to play nice.</p>
<p>PlattsburghLoser: You seem to have it as your mission to knock Fordham whenever you get the chance. That’s fine but could you tone it down a notch? I appreciate you’re unhappy with many things at Fordham but that doesn’t mean your experience will exactly translate to everyone else.</p>
<p>Calling each other liars and attacking one another only serves to diminish whatever value your posts might have for those interested in gathering information about the University.</p>
<p>Harry Truman had a great habit that I’d encourage both of you to adopt. When he was upset about something, he’d write a blistering memo venting all his feelings on the matter. Then, he’d place that memo in a desk drawer, never mailing it to whoever had drawn his ire.</p>
<p>Peter Farrell
Director of Admission
<a href="mailto:pefarrell@fordham.edu">pefarrell@fordham.edu</a></p>
<p>I am happy to comply, Mr. Farrell, with civility. I was wondering what specifically you would point to which would indicate that I have “misstated any fact” about Fordham. And if you look carefully at the threads, you will see that when I get “testy” is always AFTER someone has either attacked Fordham without justification, stated something blatantly false about Fordham, or attacked me (or someone else) who is merely trying to answer a question. I think if someone called you a very ugly name you might respond pretty quickly and pretty strongly. (My source, by the way, for crime statistics was from Fordham’s website. And I compared it to several other schools.)</p>
<p>I have been offended by a number of your remarks. I appreciate your desire to represent Fordham in the best possible light and have people comment on these boards in a civilized manner. I would think that Fordham would welcome healthy debate about issues related to Fordham. </p>
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<p>Please. As many negative things I’ve said about Fordham, I’ve also said positive. My sole mission in life is not to throw rocks at Fordham as you seem to believe. That said, keeping the Fordham Peace is not a priority of mine, if I have something to say; I’m going to say it.</p>
<p>I’ve noticed that the actual help I have given to prospective students has not been acknowledged. While I have been known to mention negative attributes about Fordham, I have shared my positive experiences. At least, if you’re going to try and “heal the forum,” do so accurately.</p>
<p>That said, people have varying opinions. If you have yet to realize that, I can’t help you. You don’t run CC, so as far as I can tell, I’m allowed to share mine, constructive or otherwise.</p>
<p>In my opinion, s/he’s lying or is genuinely that delusional. What s/he posted is not true as other students have (continuously) pointed out. However, it was not my intention to call her/him a liar.</p>
<p>If you’ve had such a problem with my comments, then a PM is always appreciated instead of dragging this out publicly in your rather poor attempt to “keep the peace,” you’ve done nothing but escalate something that probably would have died on its own while simultaneously insulting both I and endlessrecession in the thin guise of trying to help. At least I don’t pretend.</p>
<p>And you wonder why I’m not on team Fordham.</p>
<p>As you can tell, your comments did nothing for either of endless or I. Nice work.</p>
<p>And one more point to Mr. Farrell or anyone else perusing this thread:</p>
<p>If I have ever stated something incorrectly about Fordham and you can prove that and point that out to me in a civilized and non offensive manner, I am more than happy to apologize, admit my error and set the record straight. I have opinions, strong ones on several points of interest on this board. If I have ever offended anyone and that person comes to me and points that out, I am happy to offer a hand of friendship and apologize, even when I don’t agree that my remarks/opinions were offensive, and certainly not ad hominem. </p>
<p>I don’t represent Fordham and have never suggested that I do. I always recommend that people come to Fordham and see for themselves. Fordham is trying to raise a lot of money in its capital campaign to enhance the facilities and experience for Fordham students. I’m just trying to be a voice of optimism. If I am criticized for being a cheerleader, then I am guilty as charged. So be it.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>