This post offers sound advice that I hope all will follow. There are so many issues
here that cause a wide variety of responses that it is impossible to put my finger on
one thing that needs be done so here are some things to look for so you don't fall
into the trap of wasting everyones time with nonsense posts and personal attacks.
1) NEVER assume that what you think is THE best interpretation OR that anyone else
will think likewise.
2) YOUR ideas are NO BETTER than anyone elses, at least as far as this forum goes.
3) ASSUME that someone will dislike what you have to say about something and EXPECT
negative comments, learn to accept criticism or don't post anything.
4) ALL issues involving BELIEFS or FAITH are tough issues full of emotions be very
careful about presenting information on these subjects and be certain that you are
relating them to Conspiracy Theory and not to a discussion of your religion or the
attacking of some other faith. Make sure you make points that bear on CT or don't
post anything of this nature.
5) We are all truth seekers (except for the agitators and agents provacateur among
us, and you know who you are) so DON'T ATTACK people, keep the focus on the ideas and
topics.
Thanks
Tenebroust
On Mon, 01 May 2000, Amelia wrote:
>
> Kris,
> I am honored to be considered. I will forward questions off-list, however I
> am sure we will all become more tolerant of the opinions of others, won't
> we, Listers? When new on the list, we will quietly read enough posts to get
> a feel for the list as a whole and for individual posters before making
> critical, judgmental comments and then keep them off list and only to the
> party involved, won't we? We will show our respect for the beliefs of
> others by keeping our posts of an informational nature only, won't we? We
> will keep the discussion of religion to the purpose of the list, conspiracy
> theories, and not make assumptions about the beliefs of others.
>
> I like to think that the members of this list have somewhat above average
> intelligence thence their interest in complex subjects. Surely we can each
> ask ourselves if our posts are real information in which some , if not most,
> of the list members would be interested. While long-standing members often
> post their opinions, these are opinions about subjects, not other list
> members. Very seldom do we old-timers attack personally. (Exception would
> be J2 and FWP but they earn that right by conveying tons of info in their
> spirited discussion. This is not the same as sharing with us that you think
> so-and-so is a jerk--big difference!)
>
> I have limited time to devote to moderating with legal problems and about a
> thousand caladium bulbs in planting process but certainly want to help in
> any way I can. This is my favorite list. It has given much to me and I
> would like to return something to it. If I can be of assistance, I will be
> honored to do so.
> Amelia
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kris Millegan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 9:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [CTRL] Attacks on longstanding list members
>
>
> > In a message dated 5/1/00 8:41:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > And speaking solely for myself, I don't give a rip but am tired
> > >of
> > >
> > >having the long-standing members here blasted daily with this personal
> > >
> > >garbage. If you don't like the lists, posts and people on the list you
> > >might
> > >
> > >ask yourself why you are here in the first place.
> > >
> > >Amelia
> > >
> > >Tired of wasting time downloading blathering
> >
> .
> >
> > Amelia - Tired of wasting time downloading blathering, seemed to have a
> good
> > handle on the situation. Amelia would you consider?
> >
> > Anyone. please let me know.
> >
> > Om
> > K
>
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