Goodbye - Alternate Suggestion

[Steve]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Iggy McSnurd"
<CoyotesChild at c...> wrote:
> Iggy here:
> 
> Well, as I said earlier, I'm just going to lurk for a while and see
> what happens.
> 
> ...edited....
> 
> Thanks to all who have expressed the wish that I stay here on the 
> lists, and for those who have also stated that they feel the same 
> way I do.
>
> It's nice to know that I'm not alone.
> 
> 
> Iggy McSnurd

bboy_mn:

I would also count myself as one of those who would be sad to see you
go. You've shown all the characteristics of someone who makes these
HP4GU groups worthwhile; inteligent, insightful, witty, fun, funny,
knowledgable, etc.... 

It sounds like you are on the email list format for these groups,
might I make a suggestion, switch your preferences to read the group
on the web. Web Read has it's disadvantages, but it does let you skim
through a large block of threaded subject headings pretty fast. Makes
it easy to sort out the post you aren't interested in. Also, Web read
stops the flood of emails coming into your computer. I have always
used the web interface for the very specific reason that I don't like
tons of email flooding my computer.

As to your complaint that you were a 'thread killer', I always thought
that was a good thing. When I make a post and the thread stops, I
always felt like perhaps I made the definitive statement on the subject. 

On the other hand, on those occassion when I really do feel like I
have made the definitive statement on given topic, yet the topic
continues on for many days after, and for the most part ignores what I
said, then I feel a little put off. But, I guess sometimes, people are
more interested in talking about something, than they are in truly
resolving it.

I also agree that some very uninteresting topics seem to ramble on for
many many days without much being said, so I ignore those topics. I'm
generally not interested in most Snape threads, but will jump right in
on anyone who tries to disparage Ron or Neville, and I'm a unyielding
member of PINE (Percy is not Evil). Of course, I never miss a chance
to jump in and repost one of my many pet theories.   

Also, keep in mind that we are dealing with something very dynamic,
there is an ebb and flow to the groups; high cycles and low cycles.
That's would be the expected nature of 10,000 people in a discussion. 

So, I suggest that you try and ride through this low cycle, pick and
choose subjects as they interest you. Then hopefully an up cycle will
soon appear, and you can jump back in again.

Regardless of your choice, please know that you have contributed very
positively to this group; your presents was felt and enjoyed, and very
much will be missed.

Steve/bboy_mn