What is this, bash the list Saturday? Mathe, I'm sorry you have encountered a problem with the list, and, since you addressed your complaints to the list I assume you are lumping all of us in your criticism. If not, then there are off list emails that might help you work out your problems with specific members. In other words, if you have a problem with anything I have said, email me and we can discuss it, otherwise, leave me off your list bashing. Since I've joined this list about a month ago, I have found that most members are respectful, and though some of us express frustrations at times, most people here seem to be quite professional concerning their work. I am currently a member of three lists, and have been a member of about ten lists during my lengthy experiences with a computer, and can state quite frankly that this list is more professional than most. Anyway, if you have a problem with anything that I may have said to you (and frankly I don't remember saying anything to you at all), please email me and we can discuss it. My email is rwiley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Otherwise, I refuse to be sucked into guilt by association. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: maithe007 To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Tony's message Dear Bookshare list, I understand where he is coming from. I think the point he was trying to make was that he has gone out of his way to share and contribute to this group and it has not been appreciated. From my point of view, I do have to agree with some of the comments he has made. I decided to continue scanning books for Bookshare; however, I will no longer engage in the discussions. I met several individuals who are just wonderful, but on the other hand, there are many who need to understand that being rude, disrespectful, and obnoxious is just not acceptable. I will not start pointing fingers, but I will say that I am a member of over 150 groups and this is the only group that I have encountered such behaviors. It is very disheartening to know that any comment you make or question posed is up for ridicule. I understand that comments might be misconstrued at times via the written word, but it seems that it is the same individuals constantly making these negative remarks. We are adults and as such, we need to treat one another with respect. I am a therapist and I can honestly say that many in this group need to improve their communication skills. I have found myself feeling attacked, ridiculed, and disregarded on many occasions. I generally let things go, but I do not see these individuals trying to curb these negative behaviors even when it is pointed-out to them. I know several people who now refuse to interact for the same reasons I have stated and this community will continue losing volunteers if such behaviors continue. As I previously stated, I have met many wonderful individuals here and I thank them for their assistance and encouragement. For those of you that just do not care what others think or feel, please know that you are creating disharmony in a community that should be united. Sincerely, Maithe Ortiz maithe007@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.14/1100 - Release Date: 10/30/2007 6:26 PM