RE: Friendly reminders

[Guest guest]

Hi :

For some strange reason I'm having troube remembering my yahoo account and

password. Any words of wisdom. It's been a while, my daughter is almost

4.

Thanks

Corinna

>From: tsmclaughlin@...

>Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>To: nosurgery4clubfoot

>Subject: Friendly reminders

>Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2005 04:47:14 -0000

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>I just want to make a couple of friendly reminders as we enter this

>new year. As the list owner, I don't want to be a tyrant or censor

>what is posted here, but there have been a few cases lately that have

>been brought to my attention. Most notably are long off-topic

>conversations and overly religious posts.

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>I don't mind off topic posts at all. I want this to be a close knit

>group where we can all feel free to share what's happening in our

>lives. However, when we get sidetracked by one completely off topic

>thread for more than a few posts, posts that need immediate attention

>could get lost in the mix - especially if someone puts their question

>in a reply without changing the subject line.

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>As for the overly religious posts, we need to keep in mind that while

>a majority may practice Christianity, there are many members who do

>not. It's one thing to say things are " in God's hands " or something

>similar, but something entirely different to post something that might

>be heard during a sermon. I want people to feel comfortable coming to

>this list for support regardless of their spiritual or religious

>background.

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>Again, I am not trying to step on anyone's toes or make anyone feel

>bad. When people feel uncomfortable enough to email me privately

>about these things, I do need to take them seriously. This is a

>large, high traffic group that attracts people from many walks of

>life. I am vrey proud to be part of something that has helped so many

>people.

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>Thanks.

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