Guest guest Posted October 24, 2000 Report Share Posted October 24, 2000 Dawn, I'm sorry that this subject has gotten so tense. In the past, Lyssa has asked that we try to stick mainly to the topic of WLS. I did not mean to imply that I am offended by jokes. Nor was I trying to alienate anyone. However, the specific email that I was refering to seemed to emphasize a variety of political and moral views that, frankly, made me feel alienated. There is a difference between knock-knock jokes and discussion of abortion and prayer at schools. I'm not trying to take the fun out of anything, but honestly, this is a WLS group and that's why I'm here. I have enjoyed getting to know everyone on this list, and hope that the environment of support and friendship can continue. I would hate for you to lurk in the shadows, Dawn, or anyone else for that matter. The people here are what make this such a great group. Just my 2 cents. - Alice Dawn wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I wanted to apologize for sending jokes to the list. I thought it would be > a good pick me up for some who needed it, including myself. It offended > some people, either by offense, or being overwhelmed with mail. > > I won't be sending any further jokes to this list as of now, but if anyone > is interested in receiving any, feel free to email me PRIVATELY (I don't > want to have this posted to the list to stress anyone else out any further > than I already have)! > > As of now, I will ONLY be posting about WLS related topics, therefore I'll > be in the " lurking " mode until I can help. > > Thanks! > > Dawn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 In a message dated 10/24/00 11:49:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, huggybuggy@... writes: > be in the " lurking " mode until I can help. > > Thanks! > > Dawn > You can send me jokes whenever you want. Thanks. Now come out to play with us. NORMA IN MASS 267/177/119 RNY12/9/99 DR,s Brig. Woman's Hernia-2 TT DR. Randall Feb. 26, 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 SEND ME JOKES!!!!!!!!! The swing one was hilarious!!!!!! > Hi everyone, > > I wanted to apologize for sending jokes to the list. I thought it would be > a good pick me up for some who needed it, including myself. It offended > some people, either by offense, or being overwhelmed with mail. > > I won't be sending any further jokes to this list as of now, but if anyone > is interested in receiving any, feel free to email me PRIVATELY (I don't > want to have this posted to the list to stress anyone else out any further > than I already have)! > > As of now, I will ONLY be posting about WLS related topics, therefore I'll > be in the " lurking " mode until I can help. > > Thanks! > > Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 Alice A. and Dawn-Please don't lurk! I'd miss you both! Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 In a message dated 10/24/00 11:49:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, huggybuggy@... writes: << It offended some people, either by offense, or being overwhelmed with mail. >> Anyone offended by laughter has other issues that they need to get help with. Russ 304/232/175 open rny 08/01/00 Dr. S. Randall LMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 Don, I guess I haven't made myself clear, and I'm sad to see that I'm being referred to as a " pain. " did I read that right? Anyway, I did not mean to create such a stir. My original suggestion referred to posts with religious and political content that in no way related to WLS, and how this made me uncomfortable. I never said anything about jokes or taking all the " fun " out of the group, and I never meant it as a personal attack on (, you know that, right? I'm sorry to all who took it that way. Hopefully this will be the end of it. Otherwise, I'll be happy to take on the lurker role instead of Dawn. ;-) - Alice A. Dondj@... wrote: > > Dawney > Regarding the jokes. I personally like them because, quite frankly, > this list can get a tad depressing at times. You know what can do? When you > send a joke, just change the subject line to say " This is a joke " so these > pains get just delete them if they want to. How do like that? Now be a good > girl and come back out. > > Don > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 I agree. kshort1100@... wrote: > > Yes, > I don't know about depressing but " It's a Joke " in the subject should do the > job. Please send away!!!! > Kimmie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2000 Report Share Posted October 30, 2000 Well there are a few things we can do about the jokes on the list. I for one enjoy them from time to time. We could do a funny Friday .. meaning we hold off posting them until that day .. at least that way you know when to expect them, post them ,etc on the other hand if you remember to trim your email messages and label the subject line as joke I don't see the problem doing it that way either .. as always remember we have a delete key for a reason .. on the other hand we could always start a newenglandjokes list for those that want it .. but personally I probably wouldn't join it as I'm on enough lists as it is OR .. you could just ask anyone wanting to send/receive jokes and just make an entry in your address book as " jokes list " and enter whoevers email into it and they get it everytime you create a new email to that group. Just a few thoughts. I am saddened to hear Lori left over such a thing as expressing opinions about jokes. I do realize not everyone has as much time or computer power to be online as much as others or on digests its hard to wade through .. or if you're just hear strictly for wls then well Im sorry because while we are a support group we are also friends and chatty and thats why the list description is as such (lots of email be warned) .. I'd like to see everyone happy and hope we can reach a happy majority conclusion to benefit everyone. Meanwhile I hope everyone will ask Lori to rejoin us as I already have. Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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