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Cathy · 05-03-2004, 05:06 PM

quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Is it because I am newer to this site that
I do not understand some of the comments
that go back and forth between some of you?
Are there actually some of you out there
that really care about spelling? Are there
actually some of you out there who care if
somebody has not read every single line in
every single topic and may ask a question
that has already been asked in a previous
discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps
I am simply the new kid in town trying to
understand the "cool crowd". Many of you
have a much greater knowledge of Gordon
Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading
your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all.
If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to
you later.

A lot of the comments that go back and forth are done in jest. Many of us have known each other for years. We get to goofing off sometimes, and I can see where a new person would read a few of the remarks the wrong way.
As far as spelling goes, we tease DMD3 because he's the young'un in the group. He used to make a few spelling errors and we'd jump all over him, but it was all done in fun, and I've got to admit, he has learned to spell.
I don't mind hearing the same question or reading the same discussion over again at all. We have to realize, new people come in here daily, and chances are, they will ask a question that has already been asked, and 9 times out of 10, they will get answers. It's really an individual choice as to whether or not they want to read every post. Again, some of the comments about this are made jokingly. Once you get to know everbody, you'll know what I mean.
I would much rather see discussions get recycled than to have the group die out. The newsgroup is very boring to me. People either think there is nothing left to say that has not already been said, or they are afraid to speak their minds, like some higher being with more Lightheadness will send a thunderbolt at them. I like this place the way it is. Nice and open.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

05-03-2004, 05:06 PM	#10
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,967	quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher: Is it because I am newer to this site that I do not understand some of the comments that go back and forth between some of you? Are there actually some of you out there that really care about spelling? Are there actually some of you out there who care if somebody has not read every single line in every single topic and may ask a question that has already been asked in a previous discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps I am simply the new kid in town trying to understand the "cool crowd". Many of you have a much greater knowledge of Gordon Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all. If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to you later. A lot of the comments that go back and forth are done in jest. Many of us have known each other for years. We get to goofing off sometimes, and I can see where a new person would read a few of the remarks the wrong way. As far as spelling goes, we tease DMD3 because he's the young'un in the group. He used to make a few spelling errors and we'd jump all over him, but it was all done in fun, and I've got to admit, he has learned to spell. I don't mind hearing the same question or reading the same discussion over again at all. We have to realize, new people come in here daily, and chances are, they will ask a question that has already been asked, and 9 times out of 10, they will get answers. It's really an individual choice as to whether or not they want to read every post. Again, some of the comments about this are made jokingly. Once you get to know everbody, you'll know what I mean. I would much rather see discussions get recycled than to have the group die out. The newsgroup is very boring to me. People either think there is nothing left to say that has not already been said, or they are afraid to speak their minds, like some higher being with more Lightheadness will send a thunderbolt at them. I like this place the way it is. Nice and open. Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com