[Winona Online Democracy] I'd like to talk about how we can broaden the views discussed. It was something that came up many times on the survey and in Dr. Schild's research.
Online or off list, I think it is an issue to address, though I have no idea how. As a facilitator, I can only deal with slams and personal attacks after they happen--each member is solely in control of what she/he posts to the list. I also think that it can be a learning experience for some to receive feedback from the facilitators or the members. Folks should be given the opportunity to learn what is permissable (in my opinion) before being cast out. Also I think it is important to say that some people have no desire to post, but really like being a member, enjoy reading what folks have on their minds, etc. We need to make it clear that that is a totally acceptable way to belong! (like any of us need one more thing to feel pressure about!) How do you like the slogan; POSTING IS DESIRED, BUT NEVER REQUIRED!? That's all for today. What do others think? Were there things from the survey which stood out for you all? Kathy Seifert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dwayne Voegeli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 10:35 PM Subject: [Winona] WOD goals > [Winona Online Democracy] > > Hello Steve and Others, > > Time to smoke the proverbial peace pipe... > > Steve, first of all, I want to apologize for the "get a life" phrase. It > was meant to be a spunky ending to what I thought was an otherwise measured > and "tame" response, all things considered. > > I guess I view cyberspace as a medium where people can be a bit more spunky > in their banter (Jerome used the term, "happy anarchy). For the record, I > also admitted in a later e-mail that I too need to get a life at times. > But I also admit that dry wit and satire don't come across the wires too > well at times. > > Having said that, maybe it's best if Steve and I, and whoever else may want > to join us, to take our conversation off the main list. Maybe we should > find a corner table to talk things through. I fear we run the risk of > annoying people with our continued jousting. > > I'll give you the last word on the main list. > > Care to continue the convesation off line? > > Anyone else care to join? > > Dwayne Voegeli > > > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org > _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
