Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I was just writing a private email to and I came up with a really good analogy to what is going on here with this listserve and the latest controversy. I hope it puts things in perspective for all of us and we can just put this to rest and move on.... I look at the people on this listserve as an extended family. So do many others. Obviously Sheldon does because he is our official " Welcome Home " person and greeter. With that in mind, I began to think about my own family and the dynamics of it. Oh, did I see parallels! About once every 6-8 months or so, there is a post or a message or a topic that gets us riled up. People have differing viewpoints, some are hurt or offended, some get angry and others try to talk it out. Then the subject sort of dies down or plays itself out and we move on. Isn't that like a real family? We fight, we disagree, feelings can be hurt, arguments ensue....then all of a sudden we all let some time pass, the issue is resolved or put to rest and we love each other again as if nothing ever happened. I do see this listserve operating more and more like a family. I was one of the original 10, I believe, so I have been around a long, long time. It has evolved and become so much more personal and interactive. It's been fun to watch it grow and develop and come into its own. Perhaps if we all look at it that way and carry on with that in mind, we can get back to what put us here in the first place. Jodi Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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