Posted by JenStar on June 13, 2005, at 15:20:23
In reply to Lou's reply to Jen Star-lstpst » JenStar, posted by Lou Pilder on June 13, 2005, at 14:51:23
Lou,
I believe you have misunderstood my post. Hopefully it was not a deliberate misunderstanding. I will try to clarify.I don't feel that it's productive when members write multiple posts regarding the minutiae of other posts, especially when there is no blatant misuse of the rules. Yes, it's definitely possible to pinpoint minor violations, and question the validity of certain words & phrases, but it just doesn't seem to me to be really beneficial to the board as a whole. I don't see how the entire community here benefits, learns and grows from the posts.
Lou, on the average, you question -- how many -- about 10 posts a day? Maybe that's not the right amount. You know better than I do. But every time I read admin, I find at least several posts from you about a determination, all new ones. If there were 10 more posters who all posted in this fashion, that would mean at least 30 posts a day asking for a determination. To me, that seems exhausting and taxing on all of the members, if not especially on the administrators.
Sometimes people DO follow the lead of others, "virus-like", "lemming-like, "respect for another's ideas -like" or whatever word you choose to substitute. people often follow an example that is set forth. So I WAS a bit worried that some newcomers might see your posts, assume that is the best way to communicate, and start replicating your posting style. Again, without trying to insult you personally, Lou, I hope that people don't choose to replicate your posting style and manner. It's something that suits you, obviously, but I worry that if MORE people do that, it will not be in the best interests of the board.
Also, I have no anti-Semitic feelings in me whatsoever. I love all religions. I embrace Christianity, Judaism, and Zen Buddhism in my personal life. I have members of my family who belong to all these religions. I respect the Muslim faith and many other faiths about which I am aware. I'm a bit insulted that you would even think I'm POSSIBLY anti-Semitic! You don't even know me. Do you know what religion I am? How do you know I myself am not Jewish?
I'm not trying to still your voice. I kind of feel like I have never even HEARD your voice! Most of your posts seem to be covering administrative questions. I don't really know much about the real you. I'd be very interesting in hearing about your life experiences. Please, please don't make the mistake of thinking people here are anti-Semitic. I'm not and I've never seen evidence that others are.
JenStar
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