Guest guest Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 You may possibly have already hit the button to leave the group in which case adios etc. Thing is, this is a community, a social group, and this group does not have the luxuries of a forum board with its functionality. In a forum, things can be put neatly into little categories and forums always have general sections for people to do their 'idle chit chat' and other people can choose to read, or not to read. Simple as. I don't think it is ever 'idle chit chat' in a social group where people find many areas of common ground although I see your point in that people are not always talking sprouts/shoots. Much of the 'idle chit chat' has actually been generated through the common interest of sprouting and some discussion or other directly linked to sprouts. Anyway, the fact that forums always have 'off-topic' sections filled with threads is because thats what human beings do. They get social. It is hardly the fault of this group that there are so many limitations imposed through yahoo groups design. How could you possibly expect people not to become sociable with one another? How on earth are people here supposed to limit their messages to a group of 'wanna reads' and omit the group of 'don't wanna reads'? And I don't for a second believe there would actually be any sort of community group here if the limits were set to only discussing sprouting, because THE SAME PEOPLE WHO DO THE 'IDLE CHIT CHAT' ARE THE ACTIVE PEOPLE WHO POST HELP AND ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO ASKS AND IBDEED ARE GENERALLY THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO DO THAT!!!!!!!! Where have your posts always been, when people needed help? Oh but you're happy enough to chime up now! The damned cheek! I keep saying that it's not a forum. But I think that if you're an ex-computer geek and you are able to produce a forum for the sprouting community here, it might solve everyones problems. It'll keep you happy, anyway! I'm actually REALLY hacked off with reading odd peoples comments when they aren't interested in other peoples posts. It's not necessary to stick the boot in and tell people where to get off, because that is effectively what those posts are saying, no matter how politely (or rudely). People just need to hit the unsubscribe button and have done without the grand drama queen exit. Me, I'm pretty damned tempted to set up a forum board so that people can talk about anything to their hearts desire, as well as their love of sprouting, without getting shot down in flames. Thank you, thank you, to all the regular posters here who have always helped me with everything I have needed help and advice on, and who have educated my eating as well as my sprouting, and given me a smile whenever I've needed it. You guys and gals all know who you are. Credit where credit is due there! I guess in the meantime, we ought to get back to sprouts and shoots before we all get shot down in flames!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Charlotte P.S. Just saying it how it is. > > Way too much idle chit-chat that should be on one of the social > networks. I don't see what much of this has to do with sprouts. Plus the > habit of most responders to NOT bother trimming the post of unnecessary > things such as number of times forwarded! > I wish you all well but I am out of here. > Duane > Retired, ex-computer geek, practicing curmudgeon. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 You may possibly have already hit the button to leave the group in which case adios etc. Thing is, this is a community, a social group, and this group does not have the luxuries of a forum board with its functionality. In a forum, things can be put neatly into little categories and forums always have general sections for people to do their 'idle chit chat' and other people can choose to read, or not to read. Simple as. I don't think it is ever 'idle chit chat' in a social group where people find many areas of common ground although I see your point in that people are not always talking sprouts/shoots. Much of the 'idle chit chat' has actually been generated through the common interest of sprouting and some discussion or other directly linked to sprouts. Anyway, the fact that forums always have 'off-topic' sections filled with threads is because thats what human beings do. They get social. It is hardly the fault of this group that there are so many limitations imposed through yahoo groups design. How could you possibly expect people not to become sociable with one another? How on earth are people here supposed to limit their messages to a group of 'wanna reads' and omit the group of 'don't wanna reads'? And I don't for a second believe there would actually be any sort of community group here if the limits were set to only discussing sprouting, because THE SAME PEOPLE WHO DO THE 'IDLE CHIT CHAT' ARE THE ACTIVE PEOPLE WHO POST HELP AND ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO ASKS AND IBDEED ARE GENERALLY THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO DO THAT!!!!!!!! Where have your posts always been, when people needed help? Oh but you're happy enough to chime up now! The damned cheek! I keep saying that it's not a forum. But I think that if you're an ex-computer geek and you are able to produce a forum for the sprouting community here, it might solve everyones problems. It'll keep you happy, anyway! I'm actually REALLY hacked off with reading odd peoples comments when they aren't interested in other peoples posts. It's not necessary to stick the boot in and tell people where to get off, because that is effectively what those posts are saying, no matter how politely (or rudely). People just need to hit the unsubscribe button and have done without the grand drama queen exit. Me, I'm pretty damned tempted to set up a forum board so that people can talk about anything to their hearts desire, as well as their love of sprouting, without getting shot down in flames. Thank you, thank you, to all the regular posters here who have always helped me with everything I have needed help and advice on, and who have educated my eating as well as my sprouting, and given me a smile whenever I've needed it. You guys and gals all know who you are. Credit where credit is due there! I guess in the meantime, we ought to get back to sprouts and shoots before we all get shot down in flames!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Charlotte P.S. Just saying it how it is. > > Way too much idle chit-chat that should be on one of the social > networks. I don't see what much of this has to do with sprouts. Plus the > habit of most responders to NOT bother trimming the post of unnecessary > things such as number of times forwarded! > I wish you all well but I am out of here. > Duane > Retired, ex-computer geek, practicing curmudgeon. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Charlotte, I just want to say I love your accent - English, is it (can't remember at the moment where you're from)? Yes, it comes through in your post and is delightful to read, LOL!! Thea From: sproutpeople [mailto:sproutpeople ] On Behalf Of woad_spiral Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 11:36 AM To: sproutpeople Subject: Re: why I'm leaving You may possibly have already hit the button to leave the group in which case adios etc. Thing is, this is a community, a social group, and this group does not have the luxuries of a forum board with its functionality. In a forum, things can be put neatly into little categories and forums always have general sections for people to do their 'idle chit chat' and other people can choose to read, or not to read. Simple as. I don't think it is ever 'idle chit chat' in a social group where people find many areas of common ground although I see your point in that people are not always talking sprouts/shoots. Much of the 'idle chit chat' has actually been generated through the common interest of sprouting and some discussion or other directly linked to sprouts. Anyway, the fact that forums always have 'off-topic' sections filled with threads is because thats what human beings do. They get social. It is hardly the fault of this group that there are so many limitations imposed through yahoo groups design. How could you possibly expect people not to become sociable with one another? How on earth are people here supposed to limit their messages to a group of 'wanna reads' and omit the group of 'don't wanna reads'? And I don't for a second believe there would actually be any sort of community group here if the limits were set to only discussing sprouting, because THE SAME PEOPLE WHO DO THE 'IDLE CHIT CHAT' ARE THE ACTIVE PEOPLE WHO POST HELP AND ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO ASKS AND IBDEED ARE GENERALLY THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO DO THAT!!!!!!!! Where have your posts always been, when people needed help? Oh but you're happy enough to chime up now! The damned cheek! I keep saying that it's not a forum. But I think that if you're an ex-computer geek and you are able to produce a forum for the sprouting community here, it might solve everyones problems. It'll keep you happy, anyway! I'm actually REALLY hacked off with reading odd peoples comments when they aren't interested in other peoples posts. It's not necessary to stick the boot in and tell people where to get off, because that is effectively what those posts are saying, no matter how politely (or rudely). People just need to hit the unsubscribe button and have done without the grand drama queen exit. Me, I'm pretty damned tempted to set up a forum board so that people can talk about anything to their hearts desire, as well as their love of sprouting, without getting shot down in flames. Thank you, thank you, to all the regular posters here who have always helped me with everything I have needed help and advice on, and who have educated my eating as well as my sprouting, and given me a smile whenever I've needed it. You guys and gals all know who you are. Credit where credit is due there! I guess in the meantime, we ought to get back to sprouts and shoots before we all get shot down in flames!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Charlotte P.S. Just saying it how it is. > _,_._,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Charlotte: Loved your response to the guy. Your best comment?? " The damned cheek " I just adore how you British express yourself. lol Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 You don't have to practice You have that curmudgeon down pretty good, Duane. .. Sorry if we have offended you. I may be part of that. We are mostly not computer geeks, but we are social people. We do have a tendency to get off on a subject a bit but we are trying to head the subject now and trying to eliminate some of the tgag ons. We are learning to grow a variety of sprouts and not all of us know how. We are sharing recipes.  We are also into gardening because we want to be healthy. We are becoming friends a bit. Maybe you can try us again sometime. We have pople on here from the UK and from all around the US and from Canada and it is good to share a bit of peronal information to feel a part of something --- encouraging use of sprouts to help others.  My son lives in Michigan as well. He got his masters at U of  Michigan but he continues to root for OSU where he got his undergraduate and where he grew up. He just asked if I wanted to get him killed when I sent him a grill cover with a big OSU on it. He and the kids roote for OSU when he was in El Paso, but fortunately he was transferred back to Michigan. We were glad he is back in Michigan and not working in Juarez anymore. I hope you have a better week next week.   Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: why I'm leaving  Way too much idle chit-chat that should be on one of the social networks. I don't see what much of this has to do with sprouts. Plus the habit of most responders to NOT bother trimming the post of unnecessary things such as number of times forwarded! I wish you all well but I am out of here. Duane Retired, ex-computer geek, practicing curmudgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 You don't have to practice You have that curmudgeon down pretty good, Duane. .. Sorry if we have offended you. I may be part of that. We are mostly not computer geeks, but we are social people. We do have a tendency to get off on a subject a bit but we are trying to head the subject now and trying to eliminate some of the tgag ons. We are learning to grow a variety of sprouts and not all of us know how. We are sharing recipes.  We are also into gardening because we want to be healthy. We are becoming friends a bit. Maybe you can try us again sometime. We have pople on here from the UK and from all around the US and from Canada and it is good to share a bit of peronal information to feel a part of something --- encouraging use of sprouts to help others.  My son lives in Michigan as well. He got his masters at U of  Michigan but he continues to root for OSU where he got his undergraduate and where he grew up. He just asked if I wanted to get him killed when I sent him a grill cover with a big OSU on it. He and the kids roote for OSU when he was in El Paso, but fortunately he was transferred back to Michigan. We were glad he is back in Michigan and not working in Juarez anymore. I hope you have a better week next week.   Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: why I'm leaving  Way too much idle chit-chat that should be on one of the social networks. I don't see what much of this has to do with sprouts. Plus the habit of most responders to NOT bother trimming the post of unnecessary things such as number of times forwarded! I wish you all well but I am out of here. Duane Retired, ex-computer geek, practicing curmudgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 You don't have to practice You have that curmudgeon down pretty good, Duane. .. Sorry if we have offended you. I may be part of that. We are mostly not computer geeks, but we are social people. We do have a tendency to get off on a subject a bit but we are trying to head the subject now and trying to eliminate some of the tgag ons. We are learning to grow a variety of sprouts and not all of us know how. We are sharing recipes.  We are also into gardening because we want to be healthy. We are becoming friends a bit. Maybe you can try us again sometime. We have pople on here from the UK and from all around the US and from Canada and it is good to share a bit of peronal information to feel a part of something --- encouraging use of sprouts to help others.  My son lives in Michigan as well. He got his masters at U of  Michigan but he continues to root for OSU where he got his undergraduate and where he grew up. He just asked if I wanted to get him killed when I sent him a grill cover with a big OSU on it. He and the kids roote for OSU when he was in El Paso, but fortunately he was transferred back to Michigan. We were glad he is back in Michigan and not working in Juarez anymore. I hope you have a better week next week.   Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2012 10:32 AM Subject: why I'm leaving  Way too much idle chit-chat that should be on one of the social networks. I don't see what much of this has to do with sprouts. Plus the habit of most responders to NOT bother trimming the post of unnecessary things such as number of times forwarded! I wish you all well but I am out of here. Duane Retired, ex-computer geek, practicing curmudgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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