I am amazed over and over by the nasty tone of some the messages on
this list!
Didn't anyone ever hear the phrase "If you have nothing nice to say,
say nothing"?
I mean, what grade are we in? Elementary school?
Tone
9 messages in this thread |
Started on 2007-07-02
Tone
From: Suzanne (duscha95@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-07-02 20:47:32 UTC
Re: Tone
From: Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge (lady_prisspott@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-07-02 22:55:39 UTC
My dearest Suzanne,
This may be shocking but, her Ladyship has to respectfully disagree
with you. Those who suspected her Ladyship of being the mysterious
Emily Post doppelganger of the recent "Inspector Bacon" thread (and
she most certainly was not) may not believe this but the her Ladyship
sees a benefit to the more free and unchecked opinions expressed on
list-serves. Please make no mistake, civil social intercourse seems to
be a lost art but is one for which her Ladyship has the greatest
admiration. The computer revolution has however, brought society into
new and uncharted waters. E-mail and list serve etiquette is still
evolving and ideas and rules are rapidly changing but one thing is
clear; the anonymity and the absence of eye contact in internet
discussion forums leads many to be more open, and in her Ladyship's
opinion, honest with their opinions.
Her Ladyship has always regarded the internet discussion groups and
refreshingly forthright. Sometimes it is refreshing to have ones ideas
subjected to honest criticism. Yes, that can be harsh and difficult to
take but, an honest harsh criticism is more constructive than empty
praise. Her Ladyship has always welcomed intelligent, open and
unvarnished criticism of her creative endeavors and seeks the opinions
of those who are most capable of pointing out flaws. Hard as it may be
to take it is more helpful than a friend who, although motivated by
affection, gushes effusively over your efforts regardless of how awful
they may, in reality be. Let's face it someone should have told many
of those millions of American Idol auditionees (pardon the neologism)
the truth before they ended up displayed as fools for all of America
to point to laugh at.
This discussion forum like many, provokes harsh commentary but,
usually there is an honesty to it that one can learn from. I dare say
that the tone would be far more civil were it a discussion group held
face to face as a salon but it would likely take much longer to get at
the truth.
The anonymity works both ways as well. One can put ones ideas and
opinions out there and have them shot down as ridiculous or inane but
very few know who you are in the real world so you can turn of the
computer and walk away from it with out retaining the reputation of a
fool (as long as you don't continue to use the same screen name). One
can explore different facets of their personality creating different
persona without doing so in the real world and still get real world
feedback. This opens the possibility of tremendous introspection and
exploration of self that never existed before the internet.
Her Ladyship views internet discussion groups as a unique entity that
allows opinion to be freely expressed unchecked by politeness or even
political correctness and that is something we don't really have
anywhere else. The tone may get unpleasant at times but reality can be
unpleasant too and at times it's good to have a place to test ones
ideas in the most extreme circumstances.
Ready to hear the truth,
Lady Prisspott
This may be shocking but, her Ladyship has to respectfully disagree
with you. Those who suspected her Ladyship of being the mysterious
Emily Post doppelganger of the recent "Inspector Bacon" thread (and
she most certainly was not) may not believe this but the her Ladyship
sees a benefit to the more free and unchecked opinions expressed on
list-serves. Please make no mistake, civil social intercourse seems to
be a lost art but is one for which her Ladyship has the greatest
admiration. The computer revolution has however, brought society into
new and uncharted waters. E-mail and list serve etiquette is still
evolving and ideas and rules are rapidly changing but one thing is
clear; the anonymity and the absence of eye contact in internet
discussion forums leads many to be more open, and in her Ladyship's
opinion, honest with their opinions.
Her Ladyship has always regarded the internet discussion groups and
refreshingly forthright. Sometimes it is refreshing to have ones ideas
subjected to honest criticism. Yes, that can be harsh and difficult to
take but, an honest harsh criticism is more constructive than empty
praise. Her Ladyship has always welcomed intelligent, open and
unvarnished criticism of her creative endeavors and seeks the opinions
of those who are most capable of pointing out flaws. Hard as it may be
to take it is more helpful than a friend who, although motivated by
affection, gushes effusively over your efforts regardless of how awful
they may, in reality be. Let's face it someone should have told many
of those millions of American Idol auditionees (pardon the neologism)
the truth before they ended up displayed as fools for all of America
to point to laugh at.
This discussion forum like many, provokes harsh commentary but,
usually there is an honesty to it that one can learn from. I dare say
that the tone would be far more civil were it a discussion group held
face to face as a salon but it would likely take much longer to get at
the truth.
The anonymity works both ways as well. One can put ones ideas and
opinions out there and have them shot down as ridiculous or inane but
very few know who you are in the real world so you can turn of the
computer and walk away from it with out retaining the reputation of a
fool (as long as you don't continue to use the same screen name). One
can explore different facets of their personality creating different
persona without doing so in the real world and still get real world
feedback. This opens the possibility of tremendous introspection and
exploration of self that never existed before the internet.
Her Ladyship views internet discussion groups as a unique entity that
allows opinion to be freely expressed unchecked by politeness or even
political correctness and that is something we don't really have
anywhere else. The tone may get unpleasant at times but reality can be
unpleasant too and at times it's good to have a place to test ones
ideas in the most extreme circumstances.
Ready to hear the truth,
Lady Prisspott
Re: [LbNA] Re: Tone
From: Dave & Deanne (dave.deanne@verizon.net) |
Date: 2007-07-02 20:09:23 UTC-04:00
Once again Lady P you speak for all of the Pristeens,...how do you do it? We will always be in your obeisance.
Sincerely,
Hortense Flatbush
(tweezers always at the ready..)
----- Original Message -----
From: Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 6:55 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Tone
My dearest Suzanne,
This may be shocking but, her Ladyship has to respectfully disagree
with you. Those who suspected her Ladyship of being the mysterious
Emily Post doppelganger of the recent "Inspector Bacon" thread (and
she most certainly was not) may not believe this but the her Ladyship
sees a benefit to the more free and unchecked opinions expressed on
list-serves. Please make no mistake, civil social intercourse seems to
be a lost art but is one for which her Ladyship has the greatest
admiration. The computer revolution has however, brought society into
new and uncharted waters. E-mail and list serve etiquette is still
evolving and ideas and rules are rapidly changing but one thing is
clear; the anonymity and the absence of eye contact in internet
discussion forums leads many to be more open, and in her Ladyship's
opinion, honest with their opinions.
Her Ladyship has always regarded the internet discussion groups and
refreshingly forthright. Sometimes it is refreshing to have ones ideas
subjected to honest criticism. Yes, that can be harsh and difficult to
take but, an honest harsh criticism is more constructive than empty
praise. Her Ladyship has always welcomed intelligent, open and
unvarnished criticism of her creative endeavors and seeks the opinions
of those who are most capable of pointing out flaws. Hard as it may be
to take it is more helpful than a friend who, although motivated by
affection, gushes effusively over your efforts regardless of how awful
they may, in reality be. Let's face it someone should have told many
of those millions of American Idol auditionees (pardon the neologism)
the truth before they ended up displayed as fools for all of America
to point to laugh at.
This discussion forum like many, provokes harsh commentary but,
usually there is an honesty to it that one can learn from. I dare say
that the tone would be far more civil were it a discussion group held
face to face as a salon but it would likely take much longer to get at
the truth.
The anonymity works both ways as well. One can put ones ideas and
opinions out there and have them shot down as ridiculous or inane but
very few know who you are in the real world so you can turn of the
computer and walk away from it with out retaining the reputation of a
fool (as long as you don't continue to use the same screen name). One
can explore different facets of their personality creating different
persona without doing so in the real world and still get real world
feedback. This opens the possibility of tremendous introspection and
exploration of self that never existed before the internet.
Her Ladyship views internet discussion groups as a unique entity that
allows opinion to be freely expressed unchecked by politeness or even
political correctness and that is something we don't really have
anywhere else. The tone may get unpleasant at times but reality can be
unpleasant too and at times it's good to have a place to test ones
ideas in the most extreme circumstances.
Ready to hear the truth,
Lady Prisspott
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Sincerely,
Hortense Flatbush
(tweezers always at the ready..)
----- Original Message -----
From: Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge
To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 6:55 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: Tone
My dearest Suzanne,
This may be shocking but, her Ladyship has to respectfully disagree
with you. Those who suspected her Ladyship of being the mysterious
Emily Post doppelganger of the recent "Inspector Bacon" thread (and
she most certainly was not) may not believe this but the her Ladyship
sees a benefit to the more free and unchecked opinions expressed on
list-serves. Please make no mistake, civil social intercourse seems to
be a lost art but is one for which her Ladyship has the greatest
admiration. The computer revolution has however, brought society into
new and uncharted waters. E-mail and list serve etiquette is still
evolving and ideas and rules are rapidly changing but one thing is
clear; the anonymity and the absence of eye contact in internet
discussion forums leads many to be more open, and in her Ladyship's
opinion, honest with their opinions.
Her Ladyship has always regarded the internet discussion groups and
refreshingly forthright. Sometimes it is refreshing to have ones ideas
subjected to honest criticism. Yes, that can be harsh and difficult to
take but, an honest harsh criticism is more constructive than empty
praise. Her Ladyship has always welcomed intelligent, open and
unvarnished criticism of her creative endeavors and seeks the opinions
of those who are most capable of pointing out flaws. Hard as it may be
to take it is more helpful than a friend who, although motivated by
affection, gushes effusively over your efforts regardless of how awful
they may, in reality be. Let's face it someone should have told many
of those millions of American Idol auditionees (pardon the neologism)
the truth before they ended up displayed as fools for all of America
to point to laugh at.
This discussion forum like many, provokes harsh commentary but,
usually there is an honesty to it that one can learn from. I dare say
that the tone would be far more civil were it a discussion group held
face to face as a salon but it would likely take much longer to get at
the truth.
The anonymity works both ways as well. One can put ones ideas and
opinions out there and have them shot down as ridiculous or inane but
very few know who you are in the real world so you can turn of the
computer and walk away from it with out retaining the reputation of a
fool (as long as you don't continue to use the same screen name). One
can explore different facets of their personality creating different
persona without doing so in the real world and still get real world
feedback. This opens the possibility of tremendous introspection and
exploration of self that never existed before the internet.
Her Ladyship views internet discussion groups as a unique entity that
allows opinion to be freely expressed unchecked by politeness or even
political correctness and that is something we don't really have
anywhere else. The tone may get unpleasant at times but reality can be
unpleasant too and at times it's good to have a place to test ones
ideas in the most extreme circumstances.
Ready to hear the truth,
Lady Prisspott
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Tone
From: mabelwhinner (mabelwhinner@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-07-03 13:48:05 UTC
Lady P's hormones must be raging for I have never seen so many typos
from her. And yeah though I agree with her statements, it brings to
mind the following little ditty (with apologies to Mr. Disney)
When you type upon a board, makes no difference who you are
Anything you have to say may come back to you
If your thought is unseemly, no flame is too extreme
When you type upon a board as boxers do
(Fate is hot, it brings to those who slam
The burning retort of others opinions)
Like a jolt of ohms and volts, fate can burn without concern
When you type upon a board, you are at risk.
Mabel Whinner
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee
Hedge" wrote:
....
> Ready to hear the truth,
> Lady Prisspott
>
from her. And yeah though I agree with her statements, it brings to
mind the following little ditty (with apologies to Mr. Disney)
When you type upon a board, makes no difference who you are
Anything you have to say may come back to you
If your thought is unseemly, no flame is too extreme
When you type upon a board as boxers do
(Fate is hot, it brings to those who slam
The burning retort of others opinions)
Like a jolt of ohms and volts, fate can burn without concern
When you type upon a board, you are at risk.
Mabel Whinner
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee
Hedge"
....
> Ready to hear the truth,
> Lady Prisspott
>
Re: Tone
From: Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge (lady_prisspott@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-07-03 14:15:27 UTC
Mabel, shhhhh. I had a little Black Swan....hic
Re: [LbNA] Re: Tone
From: (mjpepe1@comcast.net) |
Date: 2007-07-03 14:21:46 UTC
Mabel:
I also have some pictures of her Ladyship the last time she tangled with the Black Swan!
http://lpdilemma.blogspot.com/
Mark
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge"
Mabel, shhhhh. I had a little Black Swan....hic
.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I also have some pictures of her Ladyship the last time she tangled with the Black Swan!
http://lpdilemma.blogspot.com/
Mark
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge"
Mabel, shhhhh. I had a little Black Swan....hic
.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Tone
From: m_hamilton1956 (m_hamilton1956@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-07-03 14:46:19 UTC
This may be shocking but, her Ladyship has to respectfully
disagree
> with you. Those who suspected her Ladyship of being the mysterious
> Emily Post doppelganger of the recent "Inspector Bacon" thread (and
> she most certainly was not) may not believe this but the her Ladyship
> sees a benefit to the more free and unchecked opinions
Quite eloquently spoken, her Ladyship.
Re: [LbNA] Re: Tone
From: Suzanne Coe (wilmcoe@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2007-07-03 15:39:51 UTC-07:00
Interesting reference to
mjpepe1@comcast.net wrote: Mabel:
I also have some pictures of her Ladyship the last time she tangled with the Black Swan!
http://lpdilemma.blogspot.com/
Mark
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge"
Mabel, shhhhh. I had a little Black Swan....hic
.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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mjpepe1@comcast.net wrote: Mabel:
I also have some pictures of her Ladyship the last time she tangled with the Black Swan!
http://lpdilemma.blogspot.com/
Mark
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee Hedge"
Mabel, shhhhh. I had a little Black Swan....hic
.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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---------------------------------
Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows.
Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
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Re: Tone
From: mstoeff61 (mstoeff@mindspring.com) |
Date: 2007-07-03 23:23:34 UTC
Hey wait a minute! You messin' with my man??? You can never have enough
of Black Swan.
Wait another minute-maybe you mean the wine and not my husband...
Never mind....
Pink Panther
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee
Hedge" wrote:
>
> Mabel, shhhhh. I had a little Black Swan....hic
>
of Black Swan.
Wait another minute-maybe you mean the wine and not my husband...
Never mind....
Pink Panther
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Lady Hydrangea Prisspott nee
Hedge"
>
> Mabel, shhhhh. I had a little Black Swan....hic
>