Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote:
> Dan wrote;
> >Any list that never wanders into off topic subjects loses its soul. A
> >little light hearted discussion doesn't hurt anyone -- and it's far
> >better than the trolling and flame baiting we sometimes see on our lists.
>
> I have no purpose here to indulge in " trolling and flame baiting" . I only
> wish to make the point clear that
> when you say "A little light hearted discussion doesn't hurt anyone - "
> it could very well be a quote from one of the messages I wrote when I was
> criticised about the " Gloat Fest thread" . Which caught on with winter
> weary
> listers who percieved it as humourous and interesting as well as PCI Mac
> related. But was soundly
> squelched from a viewpoint opposite to what you are telling us now.
The key word in Dan's sentence was 'little.' Many listers here do not want to
hear non-Mac related subjects and get annoyed when their mailboxes become full
of these posts. Of course in a list this size, we have many kinds of people.
And to keep peace on the list, a line must always be drawn...
>
> I feel disillusioned and disoriented in this double standard. Listers
> responding to warnings of being dropped for
> OT have repeatedly pointed out the need for a lighter, less serious tone
> on the list.
If you feel too disillusioned and disoriented, please see your doctor. This
is not normal for a mere email list.....
> So where is the line drawn,
> strict rules and regs as you had seemed to insist on or tolerance for some
> diversion ?
There are the strict rules and regs always. There is also leniency as we are
still people and people need the fun along with the education....
>
> You provide the forum, but the great people who participate here are what
> make this list so valuable.
> How is it again that we are supposed to act ?
>
> No sense of anger or resentment is meant to be construed here. I just
> want an end to the confusion.
As stated before, a little bit of anything doesn't hurt. But when it gets to
be excessive, that's when it has to come to an end......
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