An Elfly Reminder

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 157081

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Jordan Abel" <random832 at ...> wrote:
>
> Random832:
> I would like to formally apologize for failing to 
> self-attribute in the preceding post.
> 
> I was stressed, and when I'm stressed I tend to type 
> fast, ... I really have been trying. I wish you'd all 
> make up your mind about exactly _what_ i'm to try and 
> do, but I do try.
> 
> -- 
> Random832
>

bboyminn:

This is my last post on the subject since it is getting
off subject.

If you go to this groups Home page, and read the first 
paragraph, you will see a link to "Posting Rules" and 
to group "FAQ"s.

The very first thing in the Posting Rules list is...

http://www.hpfgu.org.uk/Posting_Rules_09_Mar_06.html

"2.1 Be Courteous

Do not flame, send obscenities or spam, engage in other
discourteous, disrespectful or illegal behavior or 
discuss list policy onlist (...). We welcome debate, 
but do not attack or insult other list members."

Now, like I said, I'm not fussed about being called a 
'smart ass'. While I'm not sure it is true, I think 
there was sufficient context to indicate it was not 
intended as a blatant insult. 

But, the Elves were justified in sending you a reminder 
because of it. Unfortunately, the reminder when to the 
group rather than directly to you. That's OK, we all 
need a reminder periodically; not harm, no foul. 

You seem to be implying that the rules are somewhat 
unclear and perhaps arbitrary, but the heart of those 
rules is spelled out very clearly, what isn't spelled 
out, is easily gained from experience. 

Like I said, I think I took the 'smart ass' comment in 
context, but I assure you again, that I have seen much 
more minor personal comments turn into the equivalent 
of an on-line argument; heated and nasty. The elves 
usually nip these in the bud very quickly, but they do 
allow some brief time to see if we 'adults' will come 
to our senses and move on.

Please don't feel as if you are being personally jumped 
on by the Elves, it was just a friendly reminder. I still 
get them on occassion even after years in the group. In 
fact, I'll probably get one after this post reminding me
to stay on topic. Again, the elves are just doing their
job, it's nothing personal.

So, for me at least, that's the end of that.

Steve/bboyminn