This message is from: Carolyn Dumong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Steve McIlree wrote:
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> This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> I just got back from a wonderful visit to Libby and a leisurely trip
> back thru the scenic state of Montana, Yellowstone Park, and the
> beautiful Bighorn mountains. And what do I find? You kids have been
> talking about ducks and dogs and being mean to new kids. Can't I go
> away for a couple days and trust you to play by yourselves?
>
> Seriously, the discussion had gotten off-topic, but only for a short
> time. The "new kid" had been subscribed for less than 24 hours when
> he started criticizing. Was that appropriate? Maybe, since that short
> time had been entirely filled with dog discussion. However according
> to the rules of netiquette it is entirely improper for a newbie to
> contribute to, let alone criticize an online group for at least a
> week. Who's right? I won't make a call on this one, but I'm happy to
> say that Gerry has rejoined us and I hope he will find that the
> valuable information exchanged on the list far outweighs the
> off-topic chat.
>
> As for splitting to a serious and a social list, I don't believe the
> size of the list yet warrants that. I personally am very interested
> in the "serious" discussions about evaluations, breeding and where
> the North American Fjord breed is headed in the future. However, I
> started this list to be a virtual kitchen table for socializing about
> Fjord related topics, and I would miss the warmth of what has
> developed in the year and a half since.
>
> I'll have more on Libby and some serious topics I've been thinking
> about later. Glad to be off the road and back online.
>
> Steve McIlree
> Owner/Administrator FjordHorse List
Dear Steve:
Well, your post made me laugh, probably for the first time this week
since the stress-out with Floyd! Thanks for being there!
Carolyn
