Rose, I couldn't have said things better had I wanted to! Thanks for the comments. Greatly appreciate them.
Chris. On Jul 28, 2011, at 12:47 PM, Rose Morales wrote: > Hi all, > I've been on this list for a long time, and though I've been very quiet, I've > not neglected it. I've been watching this list pretty much every day. I've > not said much because I have no questions to ask and nothing really to say. > My belief is that if you have nothing upbuilding to say on a list, just don't > say it. And I try to stick by that. But now I think it's time to chime in > here, because I've seen a lot of negative posts lately. I'm hoping I can > bring some balance. > > Guys, I don't think Carolin intended to start a do you like or hate this list > discussion. Even in the days of Jeff and Cara being the primary mods, they > would suggest that feedback go to them. So I am not writing to contribute my > own thoughts along this line. Yeah, there are negative things I could say > too, but think about this. Are your negative comments really helping anyone? > Sure you might find others who agree with you, but it's only causing > division. If you guys have a problem with this list, do your part to be an > example. Be what you want other list members to be like. When people join a > list, they observe how others post and decide how they will proceed based on > said posts. The more high quality posts there are here, the more likely it > will be that other people will find themselves posting using the same conduct > and standards. THe more high quality posts they see, the more they'll want to > post and contribute. > > I hope I've given you all some food for thought. > Rose > > On Jul 28, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > >> I agree with Ray. The list will eventually return. >> >> Also, Ray, I never suspected you were picking on me directly. You said >> nothing in your mail to indicate such. Don't worry about it, my friend, you >> took a stance in saying what you felt, and that's ok. It's your right. >> Even if you were picking on me, I would not have liked you doing so on list, >> but reality is, it's your right. >> >> Chris. >> >> On Jul 28, 2011, at 12:27 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >> >>> So sorry to see you leave us. Indeed, let me go further. I'm sorry to see >>> the former quality of this list degenerated in to something that, to speak >>> frankly, it has no business being. It certainly was not this way when I >>> first came on board. To speak candidly, it would appear that certain >>> people get very agitated when Apple, (or for that matter anybody else) >>> doesn't respond immediately to them and solve all their problems like the >>> world revolts around them. No Chris, I'm not picking on you particularly; >>> though it may perhaps seem otherwise. Look, let's face facts. We al of us >>> are trying to get used to this new beast we find under our hoods. Some of >>> us like it and others have issues. Frankly, it seems to me that emotions >>> are running rather too high to suit the circumstances. I'm remaining >>> though. Why? Simple. I know that, eventually, this too shall pass and >>> the list will return to normal. At least, that sure better happen. >>> >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! >>> >>> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! >>> >>> Skype name: >>> barefootedray >>> >>> Facebook: >>> facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jul 28, 2011, at 11:16 AM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>> >>>> Hello list members: >>>> I'm writing in response to some of the latest goings on here. I'm >>>> Carolyn, a former moderator of the group. >>>> When I was asked to back off, and then told summarily that hundred of >>>> people had complained about my mod style, I decided perhaps my >>>> expectations were just too stringent, and pushing people away. >>>> I can not continue to be on this list as it currently is. I'm considering >>>> starting a resource list for semi-professional interchange , and would >>>> like to know if there's any others interested in such. >>>> >>>> If I'm alone in this endeavor, at least I'll know for sure that I tried. >>>> >>>> My email is chaas0...@gmail.com. Please only interested people respond, >>>> as I've had enough hate mail for one lifetime.:) >>>> >>>> Take care, and thank you for reading. >>>> Carolyn >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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