This message is from: Steve McIlree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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
