In a message dated 4/1/04 5:24:02 PM, [email protected] writes:
> There seems to be some unspoken rank and privilege in this putatively open > space, an assumption that whereas if this were a physical open space in a > conference center, I could butterfly my thoughts hither and thither. . . but > here it feels like only long time members are free to freely speak their > thoughts. > > Therese-- I think that the biggest difference between a "physical" Open Space and a "virtual" Open Space is that here we get only the words, without the tone of voice, facial expression, body language--and we are missing the opportunity to elaborate or correct immediately if our words were misunderstood or incorrectly interpreted by those who hear us. I question your assumption that only longtime members are free to speak freely--I see posts freely speaking from those who have only recently joined the list, and there are longtime members who are seldom heard from. Although apparently you don't consider yourself a "longtime member," you often speak eloquently to the point of a discussion, and I appreciate your voice. But I do remember that when I first joined the list, I often hesitated before pushing the SEND button, knowing that 300 or so people might read my words. Now I am bolder, or more foolish! Joelle * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
