William T. Goodall wrote: > I can see no reason to contact someone off-list about a post unless > they are someone one has > > 1) an existing off-list relationship with (personally, by email, chat > or whatever) > 2) or a strong feeling of liking and or respect from just the list > > *AND* > > One feels they are making a big fool of themselves because they got out > of the wrong side of bed that day or other silly gripe. > > *THEN* It might be OK to suggest off-list they calm down or whatever, > as a friend. > > Otherwise, if you can't say it in public, shut up.
Isn't it more polite, when one sees someone making a fool of themself, to quietly go up to them and tell them they are making a fool of themself? At least, that was the way I was taught. If you see that someone you know has their fly unzipped, do you loudly proclaim, "Hey Dude, your fly is open!" or do you go up and whisper it in their ear? Reggie Bautista _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
