[GSBN] List Etiquette (was:Wasted energies (embodied, new and otherwise)

[Derek Roff]

--On Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:49 AM +0100 martin oehlmann 
<moehlmann at wanadoo.fr> wrote:

> 2) I agree my question had been a bit long, however I admit I did
> not raised all points, yet wanted to make sure the setting will be
> understood. [snip]

Martin, I think your question was interesting, important, 
stimulating, and worthy of lengthy thought and discussion.  I want to 
emphasize the value in what Martin, Lars and Rikki have contributed 
to this list.  I want to encourage everyone to post valuable 
contributions like these.  The length of the primary question and 
context explanation is not a problem.  Please tell us all what _you_ 
have to say (while trimming out most of the old stuff, said by other 
people).

I want to be clear on my view, that this list welcomes original 
contributions from all members, including lengthy contributions.  I 
am very sensitive to the language issue, and I salute the courage and 
tenacity of everyone willing to write in their second or third 
language.  I believe that the members of this list are supportive of 
the challenges faced by everyone forced to learn the chaotic English 
language, and tolerant of the inevitable errors.

Rob's criticism and request deals with another affair- trimming the 
unnecessary repetition from messages.  Send us all your ideas, all 
your thoughts, all your words, but leave out most of those words 
written by the other people.  When you choose to include some text 
from a previous posting, please trim each quote to the essential 
minimum.  That is what Rob, Bill and I are advocating- maximize your 
new input, minimize repetition and trim previous messages to maximize 
the focus in every quoted text.

Editing the Subject line when the discussion shifts to a new topic is 
also very helpful, especially to everyone who searches the archives.

Thank you for contributing,

Derelict

Derek Roff
Language Learning Center
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University of New Mexico
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