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








More information about the HPforGrownups archive