Re: my absence - to Caroline

[Guest guest]

Hi Caroline -

I felt the same way about splitting off the group, but

now I'm really into the new one. It's great for those

who like to ramble. Lots of times I'll start off with

something relevant, and end up way off in right field.

Several people have suggested being more specific with

the subject lines in this group. THAT IS the key here

to cutting down on the confusion and overwhelming number

of posts.

If it is a long thread, directing your response to a

particular person by placing their name in the subject

line helps that person to catch the post, while at

the same time allows others to be able to skim past it,

thus saving time.

If you want to make sure the thread is kept intact,

just leave enough of the original title for a clue,

but tack on additional info as to which way you are taking the

thread. For example, " My endo is a moron " might

be the original post, then you can have " Re: endo/moron,

refusing ATDs " or " Re: endo/moron, won't run TSI " or

" Re: endo/moron - to Jane Doe. "

Ummmm, maybe I should have put this post in Graves'

Chit-Chat......?

Best Wishes,

Chris

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> Hi Terry

>

> I hope you get on top of this headache very soon. I can't imagine

having

> one for so long and not go absolutely loopy.

>

> I agree that the posts are overwhelming. I haven't been able to do

more

> than skim and join in occasionally. Between my two babies (who are

both

> doing really well and are beautiful) and the house I haven't much

spare

> time.

>

> I'm not sure if splitting is answer. I would be afraid that the

group

> wouldn't be the same. It has grown so much since I joined in 2000

and

> this is a great thing. Because while I'm busy and your feeling

poorly

> others are here to keep it actively and relevant. If we had sub

groups

> I'm think it may become elitist and slow at times and we could miss

> someone's experience that may be important to us.

>

> I'm sure that everyone appreciates that personal circumstances

sometimes

> prevents us from being really involved in the everyday postings at

> times. It does take a bit of time to skim through the posts and to

> answer the occasional one, but for me this helps me still feel

connected.

>

> It is really important to have accurate subject lines so that

everyone

> can join the lines that interest them. Apart from this I don't know

what

> else would help.

>

> Anyway - must go - duty calls!!!

>

> Love

> Caroline