Re: [LincolnTalk] Moderator Response: Please Reconsider

2022-04-01 Thread Rich Rosenbaum
*Sending a message just to the moderators.* You can also just reply (not reply/all) to a message sent to by the moderators. (That will send it just to that moderator; I don't know how many moderators there are.) On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 8:20 AM Leslie Turek wrote: > "It is a policy that, if you

[LincolnTalk] FPL Racial Justice Journey...Thursday Ap 7 at 7..."The Power to Heal!" Please join us!

2022-04-01 Thread Joan Kimball
*The First Parish Church's* * Racial Justice Journey Continues* * Thursday, April 7 at 7 on zoom* * with a screening of * * the award winning PBS documentary * *“The Power to Heal”* *Hope you can join us **to see this moving PBS documentary about the struggle to secure equal and adequate

[LincolnTalk] 2 strong folks

2022-04-01 Thread Kelly Raghavan
We have a sleeper sofa we need moved from our minivan in our driveway into our living room. $40 each. Thank you! Kelly Raghavan Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/.

[LincolnTalk] Learn to Knit Class

2022-04-01 Thread urchinz
https://westonaic.org/class/sticks-and-some-yarn-learn-to-knit/2022-04-06/ Great teacher, Beautiful Studio Highly Recommend ! Carol Ryan -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the

Re: [LincolnTalk] On Moderation

2022-04-01 Thread Gordon Woodington
Dear Lincoln Talk, IMHO Isn't simplier? Self-control Rule No. 1: One need not read nor respond to everything posted. (Sometimes taking a vacation does wonders.) For users: The Town Meeting analogy is a good one. Keep discourse civic and civilized on Lincoln Talk at that same level. One can

Re: [LincolnTalk] The Lincoln Rat

2022-04-01 Thread Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln
Us too!! A sense of humor is very critical in this life Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, April 1, 2022, 2:26 PM, Leo Gill wrote: My children and I had a good laugh with this!  On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 2:02 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln wrote: As a Lincoln Garden Club board

Re: [LincolnTalk] The Lincoln Rat

2022-04-01 Thread Leo Gill
My children and I had a good laugh with this! On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 2:02 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln < lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: > As a Lincoln Garden Club board member I particularly enjoyed the part > about Station Park being “Repurposed for Wicca and other Pagans.” > > > > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] The Lincoln Rat

2022-04-01 Thread Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln
As a Lincoln Garden Club board member I particularly enjoyed the part about Station Park being “Repurposed for Wicca and other Pagans.” Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, April 1, 2022, 1:10 PM, Stephen R. Low wrote: Sometime this morning someone anonymously slipped an envelope

[LincolnTalk] The Lincoln Rat

2022-04-01 Thread Stephen R. Low
Sometime this morning someone anonymously slipped an envelope under my front door. Inside was a two-page document with a yellow Post-It note that read, “Please distribute widely.” I’ve scanned the two pages and they are attached as a pdf. Regards, Steve Low The Lincoln Rat - April

Re: [LincolnTalk] On Moderation

2022-04-01 Thread Scott Clary
Perfectly said Seth! Kind Regards, Scott Clary 617-968-5769 Sent from a mobile device - please excuse typos and errors On Fri, Apr 1, 2022, 9:02 AM Seth Rosen wrote: > Katy, I agree the moderators make the rules. They do this for free, so > it’s hard to get too pushy. But ultimately they

[LincolnTalk] MCAS testing begins April 7

2022-04-01 Thread Susan Taylor
From Jess Rose, Assistant Superintendent Lincoln Public Schools: Starting next week, students in grades 3-8 will take the annual Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). Our testing days are: English Language Arts (grades 3-8): 4/7 and 4/8 Math (grades 3-8): 5/5 and 5/6 Science

Re: [LincolnTalk] On Moderation

2022-04-01 Thread Bob Kupperstein
To me, the issue is ongoing debates where those involved are fully entrenched in their views. A forum like this is good for exchanging viewpoints and ideas and all kinds of other things. I don't think it's an appropriate place when the main objective is to just debate. >From what I can tell,

Re: [LincolnTalk] In support of our moderators

2022-04-01 Thread Claire Mount
You can support and respect our moderators and also approve of Dennis' thoughtful research and comments. it does not have to be "an either or". I have learned through his postings. claire mount On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 11:40 AM Lynne Smith wrote: > I second Anne Warner’s comment. I believe

[LincolnTalk] Weeding help please

2022-04-01 Thread Gretchen Covino
I need some help please with some preseason weeding. Please contact me directly if interested or know someone who is. (I reviewed google doc and nothing is there). Thank you! Thank you and be safe. Gretchen 978-771-9767 -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] In support of our moderators

2022-04-01 Thread Lynne Smith
I second Anne Warner’s comment. I believe there was an effort to limit the 1-1 conversation that was happening. Lincoln Talk is good for 1(person or organization) to many. Lynne Smith 5 Tabor Hill Road Lincoln, MA 01773 cell: 781-258-1175 ly...@smith.net > On Apr 1, 2022, at 11:11 AM, Anne

[LincolnTalk] In support of our moderators

2022-04-01 Thread Anne Warner
I’d like to join those who have written in support of our moderators. Those who criticize their decisions need to remember that the moderators are volunteers, and without them, there would be no Lincoln Talk. Every one of us has a different view on what we want to see on here, and different

Re: [LincolnTalk] On Moderation

2022-04-01 Thread llas902551--- via Lincoln
Thank you for your thoughtful response.Lynne LaSpina  Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 10:38 AM, Kathryn Anagnostakis wrote: On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 9:02 AM Seth Rosen wrote: Katy, I agree the moderators make the rules.  They do this for free, so it’s

Re: [LincolnTalk] On Moderation

2022-04-01 Thread Kathryn Anagnostakis
On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 9:02 AM Seth Rosen wrote: > Katy, I agree the moderators make the rules. They do this for free, so > it’s hard to get too pushy. But ultimately they do it because it’s a > community service, so they want it to add value. > > I wonder - is he really “dominating the

[LincolnTalk] Facebook Lincoln discussion group

2022-04-01 Thread Richard Panetta
Due to events of the past week I have created a Facebook discussion group to allow more robust discussions . I do not have the knowledge to create another listserv so I thought this would be the quickest and easiest way to get it out For those who are on Facebook the group is private and open to

[LincolnTalk] Here's a Solution...

2022-04-01 Thread John and Margit Griffith
Put your money and your time where your passions are. Create a "LincolnPolititalk" list. All those who love these debates and want them to run free can join that list for in-depth and un-moderated op-eds and extended debates. We have heard from several people who seem to have the time to give to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inclusion

2022-04-01 Thread Susan Stason
On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 9:44 AM Susan Stason wrote: > Yes. Please include first and LAST names to all entries to LT. > Sue Stason > > On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 9:39 AM Lynne Smith wrote: > >> Please identify yourself when you post to LT. Someone named Lynne wrote >> recently. That is my name but

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inclusion

2022-04-01 Thread Susan Stason
Yes. Please include first and LAST names to all entries to LT. On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 9:39 AM Lynne Smith wrote: > Please identify yourself when you post to LT. Someone named Lynne wrote > recently. That is my name but I did not write the post. > > Lynne Smith > 5 Tabor Hill Road >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Inclusion

2022-04-01 Thread Lynne Smith
Please identify yourself when you post to LT. Someone named Lynne wrote recently. That is my name but I did not write the post. Lynne Smith 5 Tabor Hill Road Lincoln, MA 01773 781-258-1175 Sent from my iPhone > On 1 Apr 2022, at 8:18 a.m., llas902551--- via Lincoln > wrote: > > What has

[LincolnTalk] ISO good gutter company

2022-04-01 Thread David G
Hi, I need someone who can fix and extend some metal gutters. thanks David -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/.

[LincolnTalk] Styrofoam Coolers

2022-04-01 Thread Nancy Marshall
Svenfish, a local fresh fish delivery service, uses the coolers for their deliveries. They are in Concord. Maybe give them a call about donating. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse

Re: [LincolnTalk] Moderator Response: Please Reconsider

2022-04-01 Thread Leslie Turek
"It is a policy that, if you have something you'd like to say to the moderators, you can send an email directly to us. Posting to the list means you are not serious, but are looking for a bully pulpit. You're looking for an audience, not a solution and a reminder of list policies is all you're

[LincolnTalk] Inclusion

2022-04-01 Thread llas902551--- via Lincoln
What has happened  to the WIDE and Inclusiveness?? Sorry to say that different views are necessary  to have informed consent, otherwise having to accept a one-sided ideology is VERY DANGEROUS. If LT wants a certain ideology to reign, then we need to still talk among ourselves. Those of us that

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-04-01 Thread Richard Panetta
To be fair to the mods, they did a site upgrade last year and every one was put on moderation due to the issue. They then needed to manually take every one off one by one. Perhaps this is what happened to some of you. On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 6:16 AM Danielle Pierce wrote: > I too am on

Re: [LincolnTalk] Please reconsider

2022-04-01 Thread Danielle Pierce
I too am on moderation. Apparently my plumber recommendations are offensive. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2022, at 11:43 PM, melinda bruno-smith > wrote: > >  Yes, Ralph and I agree, Dennis has fall victim to our “cancel culture.” > Sad indeed. > Melinda & Ralph > > Sent from my iPhone