On Tue, 2 Oct 2001 15:29:18 -0400, "JudytheK" <[email protected]> wrote:

>I joined this CS list because I expected to find people who would willingly
>share their experiences and knowledge. I thought I would learn new things
>about CS -- how to make it, how to use it, how to help my friends and
>neighbors -- and of course I have. However, early on I  learned that the
>old-timers had already discussed "whatever" and I'd better look to the
>archives.

Yeah, I hate that.
If someone doesn't want to help, it's better to not answer at all than to say
"check the archives"

> Soon I realized that sharing with newcomers was not encouraged.
>Often it was actively discouraged. 

I don't believe that! 
Cranky today, are we?

>Personalities and points of view
>flourished -- despite Mike's able job. So now I must ask, does anyone know
>of another CS list I can join?

Here ya go... http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/colloidalsilver

> One that recognizes all levels of expertise?
>That realizes newcomers need to be welcomed and supported? That is excited
>about this marvelous substance and doesn't have turf issues? That doesn't
>believe in sub-groups? Or am I just being naive?
>Judy Down Maine

Ya pays yer money, and takes yer choice!

>The comment I read recently was -- "This created a "privileged class" who
>were not held to our normal rules of behavior. The long term result was to
>destroy the helpful spirit of our list
>and decimate the ranks of our lay community."
>
>Yes, I'm searching for that helpful spirit. I feel decimated (does that mean
>one-tenth of me is damaged or one-tenth remaines?) I'm not one to run, but
>I'm ready to -- and I am gravely disappointed. JDM

Hope you feel better next week...
                                                        Chuck
Nuke 'em till they glow, then shoot 'em in the dark!


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