Re: Doing Your Part

March 3, 2005

Alice,

I can understand your disappointment, and I am sorry. You have done so

much for this group. I personally do not feel technically qualified,

and am usually unavailable during chat time. It has been very helpful

when I have been able to attend. I am sure some others are thinking

about volunteering, and just assumed that you had enough volunteers.

At least I hope so.

Regards

Sunny

>

> I have to say that I was disappointed yesterday when I sent the

> message to this group and to the Mito group requesting assistance

> with moderating the MDA Chats. Out of two groups with over 1000

> total memberships, I received 1 answer for a volunteer.

>

> Unfortunately, this is not enough. The MDA requires moderators for

> their chats thus this may be a signal to me to end those Monday

> night chats. I personally am not able to be a regular chat host.

> Cindy has family responsibilities on Monday nights. Laurie and

> Kristie have been handling the job pretty much every week.

>

> The lack of response tells me that there isn't enough interest in

> the chat to keep it going. If I am unable to find at least 2 more

> volunteers, I am going to request that the Mito chat on the MDA site

> is dissolved.

>

> Alice

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained

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> reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the

> postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their

> own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends

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> the attack.

>

March 3, 2005

Sunny,

You don't need to have any technical knowledge. It's very easy to

be a moderator. You just need the permission. Additionally, if we

had enough volunteer moderators, there would be no need to be there

every week. The responsibilities could be broken up so that no one

has to be there every week. This chat is now becoming very busy and

looks like we need a minimum of 3 moderators each Monday night. I

would like to see a moderator have 1 chat a month they are assigned

to so that would mean we need about 12 total moderators.

Moderators basically are there to make sure that appropriate

messages are sent and to keep the chat running smoothly. If there

is a problem in the chat with a person - the moderator can remove

that person with a very simple command. If there is a problem with

the chat program itself, the moderators just need to let me know so

that I can contact the chat administrator about that problem.

I guess it's like swimming. If you don't step into the water, you

don't have any idea how to do it. What is happening right now with

Kristie and Laurie is not the least bit fair. These two women have

been very caring and willing but they shouldn't be the only ones who

are doing this.

As most of you know, we have scheduled some very special guest chats

and we have one schedule on 3/21 with a specialist in endocrinology

and metabolism. This could be the last guest chat we ever have

because without additional volunteers to help, I'll be forced to

close the Monday night chats. They are very busy right now but too

busy for two people to handle weekly. See

http://database.azstarnet.com/html/mda/transcripts/20050228Mitochondr

ialChat.html

which is last Monday night's chat.

Alice

> Alice,

>

> I can understand your disappointment, and I am sorry. You have

done so

> much for this group. I personally do not feel technically

qualified,

> and am usually unavailable during chat time. It has been very

helpful

> when I have been able to attend. I am sure some others are

thinking

> about volunteering, and just assumed that you had enough

volunteers.

> At least I hope so.

>

> Regards

> Sunny

March 3, 2005

Alice

I will try to attend and see how it goes. I have a lot of problems

with Login sometimes on that site. While I can learn to do this stuff,

I inevitably make mistakes in the beginning. When only I am involved,

I don't mind. I hesitate to take responsibility for others unless I am

competent in something. But, I will try to attend.

Hopefully some others will see that they have the time. And you are

right, Alice. If many volunteer, it will be less work for the

individual people.

Ok!

Who has been wanting to be moderator, but just too shy to volunteer?

Who needs to expand her/his horizon? Learn something new? Make

friends and influence people?

Step right up, this offer for a limited time only. If you call in the

next 10 minutes, we will let you be 2 moderators!

Our 800 number has qualified operators to take your information and get

you started on a life enhancing experience!

Become a moderator and lose 20 " inches in just 4 weeks.

hmmmmm

Hope my humor isn't too silly for you all. )

Sunny )

> Sunny,

>

> You don't need to have any technical knowledge. It's very easy to

> be a moderator. You just need the permission. Additionally, if we

> had enough volunteer moderators, there would be no need to be there

> every week. The responsibilities could be broken up so that no one

> has to be there every week. This chat is now becoming very busy and

> looks like we need a minimum of 3 moderators each Monday night. I

> would like to see a moderator have 1 chat a month they are assigned

> to so that would mean we need about 12 total moderators.

>

> Moderators basically are there to make sure that appropriate

> messages are sent and to keep the chat running smoothly. If there

> is a problem in the chat with a person - the moderator can remove

> that person with a very simple command. If there is a problem with

> the chat program itself, the moderators just need to let me know so

> that I can contact the chat administrator about that problem.

>

> I guess it's like swimming. If you don't step into the water, you

> don't have any idea how to do it. What is happening right now with

> Kristie and Laurie is not the least bit fair. These two women have

> been very caring and willing but they shouldn't be the only ones who

> are doing this.

>

> As most of you know, we have scheduled some very special guest chats

> and we have one schedule on 3/21 with a specialist in endocrinology

> and metabolism. This could be the last guest chat we ever have

> because without additional volunteers to help, I'll be forced to

> close the Monday night chats. They are very busy right now but too

> busy for two people to handle weekly. See

>

> http://database.azstarnet.com/html/mda/transcripts/20050228Mitochondr

> ialChat.html

>

> which is last Monday night's chat.

>

> Alice

>

> > Alice,

> >

> > I can understand your disappointment, and I am sorry. You have

> done so

> > much for this group. I personally do not feel technically

> qualified,

> > and am usually unavailable during chat time. It has been very

> helpful

> > when I have been able to attend. I am sure some others are

> thinking

> > about volunteering, and just assumed that you had enough

> volunteers.

> > At least I hope so.

> >

> > Regards

> > Sunny

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained

> herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of

> this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are

> reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the

> postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their

> own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends

> one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of

> the attack.

>

March 3, 2005

I find that chats overwhelm my brain and quickly exhaust me. I have the same

problem talking on the phone. It is a problem with not enough energy to make my

brain function properly. I have a hard enough time just with regular email and

such.

It may be that people who are participating in the chats have somewhat the same

problem and the idea of being a moderator is a bit more than many can handle.

Just a thought.

Lea

Doing Your Part

I have to say that I was disappointed yesterday when I sent the

message to this group and to the Mito group requesting assistance

with moderating the MDA Chats. Out of two groups with over 1000

total memberships, I received 1 answer for a volunteer.

Unfortunately, this is not enough. The MDA requires moderators for

their chats thus this may be a signal to me to end those Monday

night chats. I personally am not able to be a regular chat host.

Cindy has family responsibilities on Monday nights. Laurie and

Kristie have been handling the job pretty much every week.

The lack of response tells me that there isn't enough interest in

the chat to keep it going. If I am unable to find at least 2 more

volunteers, I am going to request that the Mito chat on the MDA site

is dissolved.

Alice

Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

March 3, 2005

As a moderator, I have to say it is an easy job. Right now, there are

several very consistent participants who are good about welcoming new people

and things just take care of themselves these days. We need to be there in

case of problems, but that has not been necessary. We have the guest nights

well organized and 4 people can handle those.

While begging for help, I am still looking for someone to take over the

chore of handling the mitoldie silent auction at the conference. I am

willing to help you get started and it doesn't involve going out to find

items for the auction. I am keeping busy making things and a request on the

list usually produces some nice items. I just need a break. I will have to

let the conference committee know if we need tables again this year. If no

one volunteers, I will have to tell them " no " . We make almost $400 to donate

to UMDF. Having a team that works together would be a real plus.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:14:05 -0000

> To:

> Subject: Re: Doing Your Part

>

> Sunny,

>

> You don't need to have any technical knowledge. It's very easy to

> be a moderator. You just need the permission. Additionally, if we

> had enough volunteer moderators, there would be no need to be there

> every week. The responsibilities could be broken up so that no one

> has to be there every week. This chat is now becoming very busy and

> looks like we need a minimum of 3 moderators each Monday night. I

> would like to see a moderator have 1 chat a month they are assigned

> to so that would mean we need about 12 total moderators.

>

> Moderators basically are there to make sure that appropriate

> messages are sent and to keep the chat running smoothly. If there

> is a problem in the chat with a person - the moderator can remove

> that person with a very simple command. If there is a problem with

> the chat program itself, the moderators just need to let me know so

> that I can contact the chat administrator about that problem.

>

> I guess it's like swimming. If you don't step into the water, you

> don't have any idea how to do it. What is happening right now with

> Kristie and Laurie is not the least bit fair. These two women have

> been very caring and willing but they shouldn't be the only ones who

> are doing this.

>

> As most of you know, we have scheduled some very special guest chats

> and we have one schedule on 3/21 with a specialist in endocrinology

> and metabolism. This could be the last guest chat we ever have

> because without additional volunteers to help, I'll be forced to

> close the Monday night chats. They are very busy right now but too

> busy for two people to handle weekly. See

>

> http://database.azstarnet.com/html/mda/transcripts/20050228Mitochondr

> ialChat.html

>

> which is last Monday night's chat.

>

> Alice

>

>> Alice,

>>

>> I can understand your disappointment, and I am sorry. You have

> done so

>> much for this group. I personally do not feel technically

> qualified,

>> and am usually unavailable during chat time. It has been very

> helpful

>> when I have been able to attend. I am sure some others are

> thinking

>> about volunteering, and just assumed that you had enough

> volunteers.

>> At least I hope so.

>>

>> Regards

>> Sunny

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

> entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>

March 3, 2005

I have to say I might have volunteered, but my cognitive issues make

it difficult to make extra commitments that " tax the brain " ,

especially at night.

I think if I had the time and energy to be in the chats to start

with, maybe I would think differently. IMHO, it seems like weekly

commitments could be too much (or are they monthly?).

Does the moderator have to be a MDA patient, or could a friend or

family member do it?

Thanks,

RH

>

> I find that chats overwhelm my brain and quickly exhaust me. I

have the same problem talking on the phone. It is a problem with not

enough energy to make my brain function properly. I have a hard

enough time just with regular email and such.

>

> It may be that people who are participating in the chats have

somewhat the same problem and the idea of being a moderator is a bit

more than many can handle. Just a thought.

>

> Lea

>

> Doing Your Part

>

> I have to say that I was disappointed yesterday when I sent the

> message to this group and to the Mito group requesting assistance

> with moderating the MDA Chats. Out of two groups with over 1000

> total memberships, I received 1 answer for a volunteer.

>

> Unfortunately, this is not enough. The MDA requires moderators

for

> their chats thus this may be a signal to me to end those Monday

> night chats. I personally am not able to be a regular chat

host.

> Cindy has family responsibilities on Monday nights. Laurie and

> Kristie have been handling the job pretty much every week.

>

> The lack of response tells me that there isn't enough interest in

> the chat to keep it going. If I am unable to find at least 2

more

> volunteers, I am going to request that the Mito chat on the MDA

site

> is dissolved.

>

> Alice

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements

contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators.

The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content.

List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the

content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding

changes in their own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who

sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the

severity of the attack.

>

March 3, 2005

I want to thank those who are volenterring to help.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 18:54:08 -0000

> To:

> Subject: Doing your part

>

> Well Alice, you answered my questions in an answer to someone else.

> I would be happy to help moderate the chat. Send me whatever

> information I need. I will make sure to be there if I can. (Health

> permitting) Honestly sometimes I just forget to log on. Mito brain

> LOL I also appreciate all the work that you do and would be happy

> to share the load.

> Joanne

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

> entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>

March 3, 2005

Me too! I guess my message today made me sound desperate. We have

plenty of volunteers now and should be able to divide the

responsibilities of moderation very nicely.

The next step belongs to the MDA.

Thanks Everyone!

Alice

Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:

> I want to thank those who are volenterring to help.

>

March 4, 2005

Sorry Alice , wrong time zone for UK and Europe for chats

Gillian

>

> I have to say that I was disappointed yesterday when I sent the

> message to this group and to the Mito group requesting assistance

> with moderating the MDA Chats. Out of two groups with over 1000

> total memberships, I received 1 answer for a volunteer.

>

> Unfortunately, this is not enough. The MDA requires moderators

for

> their chats thus this may be a signal to me to end those Monday

> night chats. I personally am not able to be a regular chat host.

> Cindy has family responsibilities on Monday nights. Laurie and

> Kristie have been handling the job pretty much every week.

>

> The lack of response tells me that there isn't enough interest in

> the chat to keep it going. If I am unable to find at least 2 more

> volunteers, I am going to request that the Mito chat on the MDA

site

> is dissolved.

>

> Alice

March 7, 2005

Hi Alice

I'm willing to help moderate the chat. Is it preferable to have a high-speed

connection?

Steve D.

Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:14:05 -0000

Subject: Re: Doing Your Part