Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

[internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org (Maria C Winslow)]

Yes, please stop. Another thing - this list is really not here for your=20
stream-of-consciousness rantings, of any persuasion. Here are some helpfu=
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questions to ask before you post your latest grunt/rant:

1. Am I actually making a point?
2. Is my point relevant to anything of interest to this group?
3. Do I actually have any knowledge of the subject at hand, or am I=20
formulating opinions out of boredom?
4. Do I really think anyone else will be enriched from my post?

These guidelines should not be difficult to follow, and point number 2 is=
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actually quite broad. I believe other Internetworkers would be happy to o=
ffer=20
additional helpful guidelines if you are still unsure.=20

Remember, too, that this group is not just online. We meet once a month f=
or=20
great conversation, friendship, and beer. I have personally made quite a =
few=20
good friends as a result of being a regular attendee, and for that I than=
k=20
our tireless leaders, especially Mike, Uzi and Tom! So if you can make it=
,=20
and you've never attended a gathering, try it out this Thursday.=20
Internetworkers is the most friendly group I have ever witnessed. Besides=
,=20
those of us who attend are wondering who the hell the rest of you are!

Maria

On Monday 03 February 2003 11:34 am, Gina Norman wrote:
> Ok, everyone.
>
> Stop it.
>
> You are all acting like children.  There is no need for name-calling, n=
or
> personal insults.
>
> We all have different opinions and we're all free to share them... isn'=
t
> that a beautiful thing?  Please be mindful of the "ickkiness" that this
> sort of behavior causes -- even amongst those who are _not_ participati=
ng
> in it.
>
> I like INW.  I think that, for the most part, we're a swell bunch of fo=
lks.
> And so it makes me really unhappy when my mailbox gets full of people b=
eing
> mean to each other.
>
> Please stop.
>
> -Gina
>
> Gina Norman
> Senior Manager, Global Web Governance