Hey - I'm here too, not posting often, but taking in the gifts of this list with much gratitude and passing them on in the world. Liz
Liz Martins UK > On 11 Dec 2014, at 11:29, Donnan Stoicovy via OSList > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Another lurker in Pennsylvania! > >> On Dec 11, 2014, at 1:10 AM, Christy Lee-Engel via OSList >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Daniel and everyone, >> >> I haven't yet gotten used to the modern meaning of "lurker" and don't ever >> identify as one. But I've been an OSList subscriber & once-in-a-blue-moon >> post-er since 2003 (that is: since first being life-changingly introduced to >> OST). >> >> My active participation is in the listening/reading space at the rim; and in >> being in deep friendship with people whom I first got to meet & then came to >> love in Open Space somewhere or another; and in applying the principles of >> practice in my own life a lot of the time. >> >> It's enlivening to see both the old hands and the new waves of Open Space >> lovers in what I have alwayand the new waves of Open Space lovers in what I >> have always experienced as a wide and welcoming space here on the OSList. >> >> Christy Lee-Engel, ND, EAMP >> Director, Center for Mind, Body, Spirit and Nature >> BASTYR UNIVERSITY >> >> Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine private practice: 206.708.7172 >> >> It is an illusion that we won’t be connected when this form ends - we are >> always connected, beyond form ~ Angeles Arrien >> >> >>> On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 6:52 PM, Jeff Aitken via OSList >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Chris was I think an early holder of the record for the largest OST. Until >>> someone (Michael Pannwitz?) held a larger one. >>> >>> I mostly lurk too, sometimes throwing in a note from the past. The early OT >>> symposia and OSONOS conferences were joys I shall not forget. >>> >>> Always appreciate new voices and perspectives as well. >>> >>> Jeff >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> From: Chris Kloth via OSList >>> Date:12/10/2014 6:29 PM (GMT-08:00) >>> To: Daniel Mezick ,World wide Open Space Technology email list >>> Subject: Re: [OSList] Are You a frequent Lurker on OSLIST? >>> >>> I am a regular lurker. >>> >>> For many years I was an active participant. I have been doing OST and >>> OST inspired work continuously for about 20 years and used to be an >>> OSONOS regular. A few of the active participants will remember me. >>> >>> Life got very complicated a number of years ago and, while I still do >>> the work, I rarely feel comfortable adding my 2 cents. Occasionally >>> offer my 2 bits... I guess that's what happens when interest accrues >>> on my 2 cents over time. >>> >>> I lurk to feel some sense of connection to the OST community and to be >>> inspired by your work. >>> >>> -- >>> Shalom, >>> >>> Chris Kloth >>> ChangeWorks of the Heartland >>> 254 South Merkle Road >>> Bexley, OH 43209-1801 >>> ph 614-239-1336 >>> fax 614-237-2347 >>> www.got2change.com >>> >>> Think globally. Act locally. >>> >>> Quoting Daniel Mezick via OSList <[email protected]>: >>> >>> > Some of us were on a call on Tuesday, talking about Open >>> > Space....and OSLIST.... >>> > >>> > ...the participants at the time were.... >>> > >>> > Chuni Li >>> > Daniel Mezick >>> > Karen Davis >>> > Linda Stevenson >>> > Lucas Cioffi >>> > Paul Levy >>> > Peggy Holman >>> > Skye Hirst >>> > Suzanne Daigle >>> > Tricia Chirumbole >>> > Harold Shinsato >>> > >>> > We discussed OSLIST culture, and how the culture of OSLIST may not >>> > actually be very easy to figure out... >>> > >>> > ...we talked about how this list has hundreds upon hundreds of >>> > members, with just 25 to 45 people (give or take) who post or reply >>> > with anything close to a regular frequency, and how some speak with >>> > highly authoritative voices. >>> > >>> > ...we talked a bit about how the culture of OSLIST /might actually >>> > be kind of intimidating for new people/ to participate in. >>> > >>> > >>> > The Game >>> > >>> > We have no idea how many "regular lurkers" are in the group...we >>> > talked about trying to find out. >>> > >>> > >>> > So: if you are a "regular lurker", someone who examines these OSLIST >>> > threads periodically but does not actively participate ... are you >>> > willing to play a little game? >>> > >>> > >>> > The Lurker Game: you are invited to play... >>> > >>> > 1. *...The goal* is to collectively get some idea of how many of us >>> > on the list are "regular lurkers". >>> > >>> > 2. *...The rules* are: >>> > >>> > * If you consider yourself a "regular lurker", consider opting in to >>> > the game, by replying... >>> > * If you reply, absolutely nothing further will be asked of you. All >>> > you are doing is identifying yourself as someone who lurks. That's it. >>> > >>> > 3. ...We'll all track *the progress* by watching the thread, and >>> > seeing how many reply over time. >>> > >>> > 4. ...Participation is *opt-in*. >>> >>> > To participate, just hit [Reply List] and enter "hey" and press >>> > [Enter] ...or... >>> > >>> > ... (optionally) just say whatever you might want to say, instead >>> > >>> > We have no idea what might happen next; let's see what develops. >>> > >>> > Thanks! >>> > Daniel >>> > -- >>> > >>> > Daniel Mezick, President >>> > >>> > New Technology Solutions Inc. >>> > >>> > (203) 915 7248 (cell) >>> > >>> > Bio <http://newtechusa.net/dan-mezick/>. Blog >>> > <http://newtechusa.net/blog/>. Twitter >>> > <http://twitter.com/#%21/danmezick/>. >>> > >>> > Examine my new book: The Culture Game >>> > <http://newtechusa.net/about/the-culture-game-book/>: Tools for the >>> > Agile Manager. >>> > >>> > Explore Agile Team Training >>> > <http://newtechusa.net/services/agile-scrum-training/> and Coaching. >>> > <http://newtechusa.net/services/agile-scrum-coaching/> >>> > >>> > Explore the Agile Boston >>> > <http://newtechusa.net//user-groups/ma/>Community. > > _______________________________________________ > OSList mailing list > To post send emails to [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: > http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
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