Leif Gregory, [LG] wrote: LG> Nah, Marck, Allie and I are nearly family. They certainly feel like LG> brothers.
I'm late on this one since work has been a tad demanding of late. :) Anyway, this is an interesting thread and I thought I'd add my 0.2c worth of sentiments. I have to agree with Leif that after all these years on the list, first as an active regular member, and then as a moderator, I've learnt a lot! My views and attitude towards the list rules have developed and changed over the years and I'm not surprised that I'm currently, and on my own steam, in full solidarity with Marck and Leif on this. The list rules simply should be followed by our members. It shouldn't be construed as a means of controlling members (believe me, I dislike that), but instead, as a means to maintain a nicely running list with easy to read messages posted in a predictable and consistent format with courteous means to make participation as pleasant and as convenient as possible for our members. As members we all stand to benefit on this. As moderators we're certainly not above reproach, but I do have to say that how we choose to run these lists is based on a lot of experience over the years and making adjustments as well as refinements based on membership feedback etc. The lists may not be running perfectly but they're very close to that, IMO. :) Of course, we'll never please everyone and I've come to realize that we never will be able to please everyone. I am also quite convinced that making exceptions is a bad idea and should be done only with careful consideration. Exceptions and grey areas to a rule leads to confusion and unnecessary debate. The fact of the matter is that this list consists of a community of users that, in the main, do enjoy this community for what it is. As with any community that you become a new member of, you may find things odd about it and even think things downright unreasonable or odd. However, I ask that you give us a chance and trust that we do mean well in what we do, that we do what we do because we think it's best for the better running of the list, that we've decided to do what we do from experience with trying other means, and most of all, that we do welcome you all with the last thing we'd ever want being to make you feel uncomfortable or fearful of posting. :) Jeffrey A. Shumway, [JAS] wrote: JAS> ...When I do post, I re-read my email many times to look for JAS> possible errors and to make sure that my meaning is clear and not JAS> subject to misinterpretation. Well Jeffrey, I find myself doing this very thing a lot.:) Even more-so as moderator, since I have to set the example. I can't be expected to ask others to follow rules I'm not expected to also follow. As to trying to avoid being misunderstood as being rude or unfriendly, I used to spend a lot more time than I do now since avoiding that seems to come with practice. :) Of course, the occasional misunderstanding still does crop up. -- -= allie_M =- | List Moderator PGPKeys: http://www.ac-martin.com/pgpkeys.html _
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