everyone has thrown in a punch or two (OR MORE) -- BONG!!! -- the bell
rings and the match is over. There is no winner. Everyone can take
off their gloves now and go back to the locker room and shower.
Mary
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "SpringChick"
> What I have found the most discouraging watching the posts the past
> couple of days is that what began as a few people openly expressing
> their points of view has come down to name calling, particularly by
a
> few newer members. While it is understandable that not everyone
will
> see things the same way, this is an open list and anyone should feel
> free to post their questions or perspectives on things without being
> ridiculed. We have not resorted to calling you snot-nosed newbies,
> so please refrain from calling us grumps, grouches and sourpusses.
>
> And as for the grumps "getting out and going letterboxing a little
> more..." Those are awfully big words from a relative newbie to
folks
> who have found and placed hundreds of boxes and each personally
> played a part in shaping the direction of the hobby. Or perhaps you
> weren't aware of that because they don't feel the need to post a
> sitrep every time they find a box.
>
> I find it interesting that the majority of objections and vocal
posts
> are coming from newer members of the group, while all of the
> supportive and encouraging e-mail I have received has been from
folks
> who have been around here for a while.
>
> We are not alientating the newbies, they seem to be doing a pretty
> good job of that themselves.
>
> SpringChick