ADMIN: Skip what you don't like; don't endlessly repeat yourself
hpfgu_elves
hpfgu.elves at gmail.com
Tue May 23 19:03:19 UTC 2006
No: HPFGUIDX 152747
Hi, everyone--
Many of you probably saw an irate post made Sunday; some
probably were very offended and angered by it, and some
probably agreed wholeheartedly with it.
That's the thing about groups like this. Our members are
a diverse group of people with wide-ranging interests within
the HP fandom. There are always going to be topics you love,
topics you hate, topics you don't care about one way or the
other. But remember -- other list members love the topics
you hate. That's how it goes.
Therefore, make it easier on everyone, including yourself:
when you see a subject heading for a topic you hate, skip
those posts. Likewise, if you see a message from a list
member whose comments typically send your blood pressure
soaring, skip those, too.
If, after reading a post which raises your blood pressure
or makes you irate, you're inclined to respond rather than
to delete and move on, please count to 10 before doing so!
Or, better yet, let it sit overnight as your blood pressure
drops and you give it some further consideration.
Other side of the coin, and *just as important:* when
making a post, if you are only seizing upon every available
opportunity to repeat the same comments or opinion that you
have already stated time and time (and time!) again, don't
make the post. The group is not your own personal forum to
hammer your point, so find something new to say; your fellow
list members will probably love to hear your thoughts on
other topics.
Thanks for your cooperation on this!
--The List Elves
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