[bksvol-discuss] Re: Tony's message
- From: "Bob" <rwiley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 14:56:13 -0500
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
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