I just joined the list a month or two ago, and I can say that Bill Cole will
be, from my perspective, a real loss. He always offers help and advice, is
very kind, and very well-informed.
If the cost of not being too rigid is losing people like Cole, then I'd
suggest you (we) be choosier.
And to whomever wrote him the hostile email, please think about apologizing.
Frankly, if I were a parent, I don't know that I'd let my kid stay on a list
that dose not filter things like the last problematic email.
-----Original Message-----
From: Meg Hurley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 1:14 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Thanks and goodbye
Bill,
I am posting this to the GML in hopes that people will back me up. Please
do not feel you are unwelcome here just because of a handful of clueless
people. You are very well liked here. You have brought a wonderful sense
of humor and a levelheadedness that has contributed greatly. If you think
you are unwanted, look back at the posts from last week at how many people
nominated/seconded you as a moderator. That alone should tell you how well
liked and respected you are. Please reconsider your decision.
Meg
--
Breeder of Mongolian Gerbils
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/4243/gerbils.html
Governing Committee Member & Ethics Committee Chairperson,
American Gerbil Society
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shores/8181/AGS/index.html
Gus: Got to find something to chew! Mom! Give me something to chew!
Silver: Gus doesn't your jaw get sore from chewing all the time?
Arrow, Slategirl, Sunkist, Lucky, Pepper, Socks, Flower, and Tiny:
Maybe if I chew on these wires long enough I will chew my way out!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Cole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 10:36 PM
Subject: Thanks and goodbye
> I'm leaving GML but want to say how much you have helped me. Helped me
> enough so that I can read the websites and get along on my own.
>
> All personal friendships remain intact, I hope. Please email me anytime.
>
> As I tried to express about 24 hours ago, you might be killing a Golden
> Goose in GML. I'm not very useful here, but you might be driving away the
> people who are.
>
> Here's the first line of an email I received from a teenage woman this
> evening. I'm sad for her, for you and for me.
>
> "Bill I am sick of having to listen to you. Kristen helped me out alot
> with ..."
>
> I don't single her out because I think she is only one of a crowd. But
> why should I hang around where I am unwanted? There are lots of other
> places.
>
> Thanks again ...
>
