Margie Summerscales makes the good point that the opportunity for dialoge
is a valuable aspect of the list. Like Margie, I also appreciate hearing
other's viewpoints and the support received. However, I used the term
"squabble" earlier to refer to the unsettling tone, not the content, of a
few recent messages (and a few others posted since then). While others may
disagree, I believe messages posted to the list should be done with
courtesy and respect, not with threats or insults. But that's just my
personal view. I also make no claim to be the list police.
Best,
Larry E. Pate
University of Wisconsin-Madison
At 11:14 AM 5/27/98 MDT, you wrote:
>Dear Larry,
>
>I am surprised that you refer to this as "a squabble." Some of the issues
>discussed are fundamental to all listserv protocols and about how we treat
>people over e-mail. Besides, I think several of us have learned something
>and isn't that what it's all about. Many of the comments have provided an
>opportunity for dialogue and I, for one, appreciate other's viewpoints and
>support.
>
>Margie Summerscales
>Salt Lake City, Utah
>