[HPFGU-OTChatter] Is It Just Me? (Cont.)

[Saitaina]

Wendy wrote:

<I know that the mods and elves are swamped,
and I think they're doing a
marvelous job, but the fact is that the list
has gotten a bit out of
control.>

We know love, trust me, we know.  And we're
trying out best to do everything but we're
only so many people.  I can tell you right
now that the concerns you are addressing ARE
at the forefront of our minds right now and
we're working on a solution.  I know, I know,
doesn't help right now but at least you know
we're not just skiving off to the Bahamas and
letting you fend for yourselves.

As I said before, I'm quite certain in my own
mind that another list would not help
matters, but it is an idea to think about
right now.  I completly understand yours, and
everyone else's feelings of frustration.   I
just don't know how to go about fixing the
problem beyond saying wait it out.

The problem I see with any plan of action is
we'll always have newbies who don't want to
read our FAQ's or past posts or even the
rules.  A separate list for them does smack
of elitism (and I know that's not what you
meant at all) but that's how some newbies may
see it.  We were all there once, bright and
shinny, bubbling over with questions about
obvious things.  I mean, my first post to the
main list was a one-liner about how I
pronounce Draco's name.  Not exactly the
thought provoking post that.

I just think a little time, a little patients
and a bit of understanding will go a long
way.  Also, feel free to bring up any ideas,
thoughts, what have yous about this to the
list administration (just email the owners
address).  We're open to suggestions...well,
reasonable ones.   Newbie Hunting would not
be exactly something we're open to. :o).

Saitaina
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this and plow face-first into a tree because
I was looking the wrong bloody way. And I'll
still be having a better day than I am
today."