RE: I have news

[Ssvanti]

Well, I'll start by saying I didn't read all the replies so I'm sure someone has touched what I'm saying here but I will apologize for duplication if that is the case.   This mailing list is made up of 2 groups (catagorzing for this specific situation) Those who are long time members who have met each other, called each other or carried on off the list, these people are close friends if not more. The other group is lurkers ( not all the lurkers mind you) that have joined the list JUST to read TMNT stuff.   To the Lurkers as I described them above, Lud's perception is most likely 100%. They didn't join the list to read that, they want to hear about the fab four, coming projects and the like. A pitty they don't look for more intimate friendship among other listers.   The first group enjoys sharing Real Life events as well as TMNT. And thusly they do. So please consider that there are indeed 2 different groups, when it comes to things like this. Now I must admitt that I agree partially with what lud is saying, but on the other hand I don't. He's right though, I sit here and wonder what I should say to something like that, about a person I never knew, someone who never touched my life, directly. But I also know that my friend on the other side of the keyboard posted that becuase, well, they are looking for someone to support them, someone to help them through the time. Those willing and able to help will respond. THose unable or unwilling won't. I'm trying to get back into reading the list regularly. I've missed alot of information and people joining/leaving.   Rude as it may have been, lud did have a few points. I'm not sure though that I would have addressed it in that fashion, but to each his/her own.   I would like to say though that I may not feel a loss, like those on the list who just lost someone close, but the member who is now sad, has a ripple in this pond. That member has feelings, and as a member and a friend should be getting support from the list.   With that said, I look forward to sharing our lives on the list, even if at times I'm unsure of how to proceed.