Posted by Mashogr8 on July 23, 2002, at 11:48:30
In reply to But it wasn't about you! » Dinah, posted by beardedlady on July 23, 2002, at 8:25:51
beardedlady,
I think you underestimate the calmness and understanding of newcomers. As a newcomer, I would approach the administration board first. First, because I would want to see how the whole system worked and then again, because reviewing the board becomes a way to see who the "most posting" people are. While the topics here are generally administrative, they definitely veer off topic at least, as I read them. It is difficult to keep track of whom is on one side and to an OUTSIDER, there definitely appears to be sides. For myself, I pretend that it is 1999 and all is calm and all is bright on these boards because I need it to be for my hope and sanity. I've seen it that way in the past. The turmoil used to be our feelings and coping with the world. Now, at times, I feel like a debate club where sometimes facts are overcome by opinions. My gosh, some points are made so many times, I don';t see how you people can keep it straight. To say that we, newcomers, should not read is really difficult. For one, I want to know whether the discussion ends. Is there a winner or does everyone agree to disagree? And two, I personally am compulsed to read everything just in case I miss a clue to eternal happiness :(.
That however, is definitely my issue. I just thought perhaps my thoughts might help you understand why people may feel the current discussion is worrisome to the new guys.
Thanks for listening. I meant no disrespect to anyone. I just wanted to offer my thoughs. And, I just can't decide whether to use whom or who after that preposition of ;).
MA
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