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[Neri]

> bboyminn:
> 
> I can identify with what you are both saying. When I was
> new here, I took the same attitude. In fact, I responded
> to an Elf and flat out said they were being too anally
> retentive about the whole thing; yes, I used those
> exact words.
> 
> Now, after having been here a substantial time, I support
> these efforts. The Elves are tougher on new people
> because they are trying to get them in the habit of 
> doing things right IN and FOR this Group.
> 
> Once you get the hang of things and get off moderated
> status, things get easier, you are used to the format
> and it comes more natural. Also once off moderated status
> the Elves aren't quite so strict. You really have to mess
> up before one of them will send you a reminder. Even after
> years here, I still get them on occassion, though it is
> usually because I have been unintentionally rude or I 
> have said something that really 'wound' someone up. A 
> quick sincere apology, and things are back on track
> again.
> 
> My point is to not let the initial frustration and sense
> of overbearing restiction get to you, the group is far
> friendlier and much easier than it would initially 
> appear upon joining.
> 

Neri:
What do you have to do in order to draw some attention from the elves
here? I can't remember ever getting anything from them. Well, I get
the usual admin messages so I know they have my e-mail, but I can't
remember anything else. I must have been moderated when I joined, but
I can't remember it at all. I feel quite neglected ;-)

OK, after I wrote this I ran a search on my e-mail box and I found one
(1) message from the mods. It was back in 2004 and the elf (Debby)
thought I could snip a bit more. I feel so much better now... Thanks
Debby!

Neri