Hi all,
I think there might be different ideas of what is "useful" and what is
not. I see part of the list purpose as sharing trials and triumphs, and
emotional support, such as "we're pulling for you" or people talking
about their first baby gecko. A baby gecko is ho-hum to some, but a big
thrill for the one posting. If newbies have no enthusiasm, the hobby
dies, and I find it pleasant to share the enthusiasm! Also encouraging
people to post useful things, as in "what he said was right" is good.
Such a second opinion has value too.
Most of these posts are one-liners, quick to read and delete, and there
really aren't very many of them. Posting some of the personal stuff to
the list sets a friendly tone for the list, which is of great value!
I've been on lists where people weren't friendly, and didn't readily
share information, and cut each other down rather than be suportive.
Guess what happened to those lists? That sucks a lot worse than a few
short posts in support of each other!
Melody
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>
> Hi-
> You're being fecitious right? (look it up:)
> Even today, of my 27 list messages (ok 4 were my own), there was one "we're pulling
>for you" one "what he said was right" a couple of bearded dragon posts, and other
>lets say- less useful posts.
>
> So about 10% of the posts were of no value at all.
> I know some of you may think alot of the ON topic stuff is crap, but please think
>before you click- is the post on topic? Useful to MOST listmembers?, or is it better
>sent offlist or not at all?
>
> I know the purpose of the list is to encouage discussion, and I am not trying to
>stifle anyone or frighten new listers away from posting. The only silly question is
>one not asked. But if you're like me, and a listmember on more than one list,
>decreasing my mail by 10% adds up to quite alot of time saved.
> Just my .02
> Jason
> ps
> for some reason this post did not get to the list...or did it go twice?
>
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