On 8/oct/04 Greg H wrote to me (Still haven't read the list rules have you.)
I now reply.
I have now found time to re-read more carefully the 3 pages of rules/ useful
guidance. makes much more sense second time around. I also read the guidance on
'on top' responses, and Netiquette. I did not make time to read the book by
Virginia Shea.
Having read these rules I can see that I have proceeded incorrectly, and
without proper etiquette. Let's see if I now properly understand where all the
places that I have gone wrong. Perhaps you may find time to check this Greg and
help me refine my etiquette, contribution, and proper use of the group. This
'confession' may also serve as helpful direction to aspiring new members.
1. Firstly, I should have taken the advice to observe the group's chat and
manners, and researched archived info' before 'blundering in'.
2. I also should have re-read rules, BEFORE contributing.
3. I probably have upset etiquette by adding to the subject line, as I've done
above, as this might interefere with the 'thread', and searching archives. Can
Greg ,or other, please comment on this. Should I start a new subject or
'thread', rather than confuse existing subjects?
4. I should have researched parts of my chosen subjects much more thoroughly.
5. I sometimes use colloquial English, and abbreviations, and should use my
'best English'.
6. I have already had my wrist slapped ( colloquial English again- but
expressive meaning clear?) for
' Adverising Of Goods Or Services'. I accept in relation to ' proportional to
member's contribution' as I was clearly a new boy on the block, BUT I strongly
refute 'Adverising' as I have no financial gain. It is a technology that I am
totally committed to environmentally. But nonetheless, I accept the 'spirit' of
how it was brought to my attention, and 'proportional to contribution'.
7. Wrist slapping continued for 'calling for an offlist response'. I am
'guilty, guilty,guilty!'.Apologies, I now understand the rule and will not do
so again.
This the first ever discussion list I have joined. I have poor
IT skills which does not help joining a group like this, but the group has
helped me. I find the level of debate and knowledge superlative for a
fuels/sustainability group and it is of great interest to me. I apologise if I
have offended Greg or others by my etiquette, or lack of it.
Perhaps Greg, or others, may want to comment on whether they think I have now
read and understood the rules sufficiently to continue,or I am still missing
major issues, and to suggest helpful comment re point 3 above, re Subject
Heading, and 'thread of discussion'.
Don Johnston
Environmental Coordinator , Portsmouth City Council
Chair, Solent Energy and Environment Management Group
Winner ; National Champion-Science and Technology, Green Apple Awards 2002
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-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of Johnston, Don
Sent: 11 October 2004 19:03
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Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Cellulosic Ethanol -was: US
MinnesotaFuelsPlan...MAGNETS
Greg, I confess. I must find time to read the rules. I chose to answer
correspondence first. Its 7:00pm, I have 147 unread messages, and I guess my
employer might well suggest that I should even be on this list.
Don Johnston
Environmental Coordinator , Portsmouth City Council
Chair, Solent Energy and Environment Management Group
Winner ; National Champion-Science and Technology, Green Apple Awards 2002
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-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of Greg Harbican
Sent: 08 October 2004 17:52
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Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Cellulosic Ethanol -was: US
MinnesotaFuelsPlan...MAGNETS
Still hSaven't read the list rules have you.
Greg H.
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Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 09:18
Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Cellulosic Ethanol -was: US
MinnesotaFuelsPlan...MAGNETS
Right on! Greg. You did not make me LOL.
Wait til you read my next one. I wonder if you will get involved?
Don Johnston
Environmental Coordinator , Portsmouth City Council
Chair, Solent Energy and Environment Management Group
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