Dammit, that should have said you're NOW part of the mix. On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Chris Jenkins <[email protected]>wrote:
> Whether you wanted to or not, Arch, you're not part of the mix. > > I've handed off ownership to Ornamental Mind, Archytas, and Molly Brogan, > and removed myself from the list of owners and mods. > > On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:53 AM, archytas <[email protected]> wrote: > >> You know, I should throw my hat into the ring. Then I could ban the >> rest of you and have a nice chat with my mate Al! I have no problems >> with Orn as I don't' know what happened. >> >> On Sep 23, 6:51 pm, Molly <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Thanks, Gabby. I have emailed Orn and Chris and hope we can come to >> > agreement soon. I think that although we each get busy with what life >> > offers us, we check back in from time to time and have developed >> > something good here. I will keep trying to find a way to give the >> > group a way to keep going. We do need folks to step up and be willing >> > to moderate. James has been gracious enough to do so even with his >> > busy life. Much appreciated. >> > >> > I think it will all work out. >> > >> > Thanks also for your empathy. I know that I have mentioned my brother >> > Mike before. He was ill off and on for several years. We were the >> > Irish twins in the family, more so in temperament than age. I was >> > holding his hand at the end, and felt him slip away. When I think of >> > that, I think of Francis from time to time, and his wondrous >> > vocation. This is how much this group has touched me. >> > >> > I hope it does continue on. >> > >> > On Sep 23, 12:28 pm, gabbydott <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > I am sorry to hear about your brother's death. I hope your time with >> your >> > > family has also given you something. >> > >> > > I see you have been hearing what our recent exchanges here were about. >> Thank >> > > you for being willing to not let the group die. >> > >> > > I find both Orn's and Chris's style of handling the group management >> issue >> > > so disrespectful, that I can imagine how it is collaborating with >> them. You >> > > have got my vote, Molly. I'd probably dream of pink bubbles in faraway >> land >> > > too, had I been surrounded by so much godgiven chimp no1 supremacy for >> too >> > > long. James would be my number two. And my number three is willing to >> press >> > > the unban button for Allan - maybe achytas will find the time. >> > >> > > Group, please take a moment to reflect what Orn's reply "Molly, I'll >> work it >> > > out with Chris" means in the context of why we are exchanging our >> views, >> > > ideas, and experiences here. Support Molly. >> > >> > > On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Molly <[email protected]> wrote: >> > > > Having not yet heard from Orn on the matter of continued group >> > > > moderation and Allan's ban, I will ask the group now for a clear and >> > > > coherent direction. How do you want the group to be moderated? If >> > > > Orn has bowed out, and you can agree on a mode and moderators, I >> will >> > > > find a way to make it possible technically. >> > >> > > > My suggestion is a group of three moderators. Depending on the mix, >> I >> > > > may or may not stay on as one. My brother Michael passed away in >> > > > July, and my family has taken most of my free time. If the mix of >> > > > moderators shows promise of harmony, I may be able to remain. From >> > > > past experience, I can say that animosity among moderators (and >> > > > members) requires more time and attention. >> > >> > > > It sounds like there are many members of the group who would like to >> > > > see it continue. What are your suggestions for moderating? >> > > > > -- > Planning without action is futile; action without planning is fatal. > The Web Guy <http://imtheirwebguy.com> > > -- Planning without action is futile; action without planning is fatal. The Web Guy <http://imtheirwebguy.com>
