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[Sandra]

Lanthiriel wrote:
>  I think the idea of having two lists is a great one.
> One list for newer members who might be interested in
> rehashing the old theories that - even though they're
> adult fans - may be completely new to them. 

> The second
> list could be for the more established members, those
> who have exhausted such topics and - after having made
> a certain number of posts or being nominated by a mod?
> - desire to join in different conversations. 

> The idea
> of having a moderator very familiar with the
> discussions on the main list is also a very good one.
> That way new members could e-mail them, run a topic by
> them, and - if it were the vampire Snape theory, for
> instance - the moderator could advise them not to
> bring it up and perhaps where they could read about it
> in the archive.
> 
> They're more
> likely to end up not posting at all, too worried that
> they might get a negative reception for broaching the
> subject. Again, I understand that this has to be
> weighed with the absolute need to avoid pointless
> posts asking the same old questions - but it can also
> be very intimidating.
> 

This thread made me feel kind of sad really, because I already felt 
ashamed that I am a newbie even before reading this.

But I assure you, I really tried not to be such a burden! 
I made the effort to read the posts and FAQ etc. carefully, write my 
reply (if any!) off-line in word, check it again and again, to 
finally post it.
And now after the first enthusiasm I get more and more insecure if I 
should post at all. I even thought about consulting my house-elf 
about this!

Hence I agree that a list for newbies would be very good, although 
oldies should definitely be allowed to share their insight ; )
and I would appreciate if a read-only access to the 'experienced' 
list would be possible. 

Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused
and  I hope that you do not feel that 'the newbies are now even 
crowding the OT list'  ; )

Why not have a poll about a newbie list, and other suggestions to 
make people (oldies and newbies alike) enjoy the list again?

Sandra