[HPFGU-Feedback] Reply to question on HPforGrownups list

[Janet Tabares]

Janet:
>>> My thoughts are that since we are all adults, why would we need to
close the list in the first place?  I'm adult enough to know that I
have the option of reading the emails or not. Most likely, I'll be
reading Deathly Hallows and not my email during that time anyway, and
would love to converse with anyone else that is finished reading the
book.  Just my two cents! <<<


SSSusan/Shorty Elf:
I don't think there's really any question of adults being able to choose
whether to read emails or not; hopefully we all know how to stay away from
the computer if we're afraid of spoilers.  Though that HP obsession just...
might... draw me in... against... my will!  ACK!!!  Hee. Just kidding.
Seriously, I *do* know what you mean.  :)

One of the issues, though, is that the list elves have various duties to
perform at HPfGU, and that includes things such as listreading (reading
every post for a particular day or time period, to watch for problems) and,
very significantly, handling pending messages from newbies, who are each
moderated for a time period.  The elves themselves need an opportunity to
read the book before taking on these tasks.  So that is why there will be a
period of list shutdown.  As the Admin stated, we're just not yet sure how
long that period will be.

Not sure how to sign this, since I made comments I'd make both as a listee
and as an elf,
Shorty Elf
and Siriusly Snapey Susan

Would it be out of line to perhaps have a list where such discussions could
occur?  I'd be willing to take it on if necessary, the stipulation being
that spoilers are the main topic at the time of the book release.  Just an
idea.

Janet