I agree, Cathy, the News Group has really died down. I'm pretty much afraid to say anything over there because each time I do, I usually get chastized in one way or another - and it doesn't seem to be in jest as it does over here. Actually, my posts usually get ignored over here, which I much prefer compared to the responses at the NG. Several years back, it was an ongoing joke amongst some of us who were actively posting here - "you want a topic to die, just have Janice post to the thread"
Anyway, I imagine both places will start hopping with posts in the next few weeks.
Janice
quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
A lot of the comments that go back and forth are done in jest. Many of us have known each other for years. We get to goofing off sometimes, and I can see where a new person would read a few of the remarks the wrong way.
As far as spelling goes, we tease DMD3 because he's the young'un in the group. He used to make a few spelling errors and we'd jump all over him, but it was all done in fun, and I've got to admit, he has learned to spell.
I don't mind hearing the same question or reading the same discussion over again at all. We have to realize, new people come in here daily, and chances are, they will ask a question that has already been asked, and 9 times out of 10, they will get answers. It's really an individual choice as to whether or not they want to read every post. Again, some of the comments about this are made jokingly. Once you get to know everbody, you'll know what I mean.
I would much rather see discussions get recycled than to have the group die out. The newsgroup is very boring to me. People either think there is nothing left to say that has not already been said, or they are afraid to speak their minds, like some higher being with more Lightheadness will send a thunderbolt at them. I like this place the way it is. Nice and open.
Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com