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Monday, June 27th 2005

20:16

Email lists

I think email lists should come with a warning;
"Join at your own risk." and "Posting can be hazardous to your health."


I have been fortunate enough to belong to some lists where everything is as it should be, a "community" of people with a common interest, sharing ideas, etc., no slams, no "forwards" of every joke on the internet........

But there are too many, that can leave you so fed up and disgusted, they almost make you want to give up whatever the interest is that the list is about, or at the very least, not associate with anyone else who shares that interest.
Personally, I've gotten so I'm afraid to post even the most innocent comment for fear of being "hit" by someone, and I soooo know I am not alone in that fear.
Then at some point, someone will post a note about people joining lists and not participating......gee, I wonder why..........

My advice, if you dare join a list:
Being a "lurker" is the smartest and least aggravating way to go.
Post if you dare, you may be taught the error of your ways, or you may get off easy for a while, but at some point, you will be taught the hard lesson.
After years of being a member of a number of lists, I've learned, it's best to reply privately, off the list.

So good luck if you dare post (anyone know where I can get a "flak jacket" for email lists for when I am stupid enough to actually post?).
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