CindyJ@aol.com wrote:
>
> Well, the Boston Computer Society is still out of business, my
> user-friendliest e-mail account is gone and my primary ISP is intended for
> "professional use only" which means "no lbc content", so I'm subscribing
> from AOL for now. The digest is OK for me. I can download and read it off
> line. Never had problems converting or translating the text. I often read it
> on someone else's computer, and have no trouble converting the text using his
> software either. It looks fine. I don't use AOL's browser. Oh, and btw, I
> find Pine awkward and tedious. Run off? Naah! I can ignore the insults and
> generalizations directed to AOL users. I know how intelligent I am, and can
> make some guesses about the intellectual levels of some of those who have
> been hurling insults. My issue is not with anyone's choice of provider, but
> with the tone and language on this list recently. ("Do your homework and
> then shut up"; "Here, listen up, I will type this real, real slow"; "get
> it thru (sic) your damn heads"). I didn't mind the "ph" word (it was not
> meant to insult), but have a problem with some of the anatomical references
> and mean-spirited, snide or demeaning remarks that are showing up now just
> about every day. What's up with that, anyway? I don't think it was like
> this when I first subscribed - was it? Isn't this intended to be a form of
> "support group" for lbc owners of all levels of expertise? I'm curious. Is
> this attitude acceptable to everyone but me? As for me, I can agree with you,
> Bob: "This is getting real boring...."
>
> Cindy
>
> 77 B Roadster (mine, all mine)
> 91 Prelude
>
> "In the beginning, the universe was created. This annoyed many people and
> was widely regarded as a bad move." --- Douglas Adams
>
>
Cindy-
I am not easily offended - but also agree that the general tone of this
list is getting a little antagonistic. Things started going downhill
with things like "levels of entusiasim" and the "cat thread". Then the
AOL thing turned up the thermostat a few notches higher.
Look at your own posting. In it you make a statement that call to
question the IQ of people who took AOL to task. This has the potential
to trigger another bout of "AOL Sucks"..."Does Not"..."Does Too"
messages.
I think that if everyone does the following we would be a happier group:
1. If you want to insult someone - do it in private. This avoids the
possibility of offending someone else inadvertantly.
2. In general, try to remember that E-mail doesn't afford the use of
"body english" A lot of what we say can be misinterpeted if you can't
see the smile behind it. This works both ways - with mail you get, and
mail you recieve.
3. The purpose of the list is to share our love of LBC's.
Here's to a "kinder, gentler" list.
Happy Holidays!
Chris Delling
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