Deportment on this list
Deportment on this list
- Subject: Deportment on this list
- From: Chuck Joiner <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2002 21:06:24 -0400
Hi folks...
Have spent the last couple days catching up on list traffic post-
Macworld, and have been disappointed to see some of the conduct. It is in
such contrast to all the successful MUG events at Macworld last week, the
attitudes displayed by so many of our colleagues, and the general desire
to share and improve our world.
Even more disturbing were comments in the MUG Center chat last night by
several MUG leaders, both new and established. They indicated they often
hesitate to express their opinions on this list, the list provided by
Apple for us to discuss and improve our community, because of the
frequent harsh comments and sometimes personal attacks which have been
appearing with increasing frequency. That means we are both losing
valuable input from experienced leaders and also alienating those new to
what we are about. This makes such conduct both irresponsible and
unacceptable.
There is nothing wrong with asking provocative questions: Amaya and
Melanie had a notably balanced exchange of viewpoints on the .mac issue.
Opposing positions were taken and explored without malice, and everyone
benefited. My compliments, ladies.
Let's all try to remember that this is a MACINTOSH USER GROUP list, and
that we should (and do) represent the best, most enthusiastic faction in
the Mac community. The list is for discussion on issues of relevance, and
to improve our lot. There are plenty of lists where ranting and hostility
are welcome. If you feel you must communicate in those terms, please feel
free to seek those channels out. Otherwise, let's focus on MUG-related
issues in a constructive fashion and continue to strengthen Macintosh
User Groups as a whole.
Onward and upward...
---Chuck
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