Bob, One of the lines Madeleine quoted from the purpose of the volunteer list was something to the effect of using it to get to know each other; I can't remember exactly what it said, but I posted it recently. We are a community, and become friends, and in general we care about each other and what's going on in each others' lives. I do agree, though, that the subject lines should be specific, so we can quickly decide if we want to read the post or delete it before reading. Maybe the subject line could even include who the post is from, which might give added information about the subect (e.g., if it's from Daria it might be more about her health) or fromDornetta, about her twins)--or knowing from whom the post is might give us an idea of the tone of the post , knowing how various people write, smile Cindy Cindy >________________________________ > From: Bob W <rwiley45@xxxxxxxxxxx> >To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Sent: Thursday, June 7, 2012 10:29 AM >Subject: [bksvol-discuss] no place on the list {was: Re: Off-topic discussions >was RE: Re: Some proofing questions} > > > >Hi folks. > >I totally agree with Deborah. But, I would go a few steps further. These messages have nothing to do with volunteering, or books, or bookshare. Therefore, they have no place on either bksvol or bookshare-discussion. > >Obviously, bookshare staff is going to renege on there obligation to maintain the quality of these lists, so it's up to us, the membership, to maintain that quality. > >I don't mind happy birthdays, or a few "ot" messages, but, this... is... over... the... wall... . > >Now, I have to go get another coffee fix. > >Bob the grench > >----- Original Message ----- >>From: Deborah Murray >>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 8:26 AM >>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Off-topic discussions was RE: Re: Some proofing >>questions >> >> >>Hi all, >> >>Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet this morning, or maybe I'm >>just crabby... >>But if you folks are going to continue these discussions on-list could you >>plese do the rest of us the courtesy of using appropriate subject lines? >> >>I have no problem with a little chit-chat, but using OT in your subject >>or something approaching the actual topic would be really nice for those of >>us who don't choose to follow a particular discussion. >> >>Sorry to be a kill-joy... >>Deborah >> >>From:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >> On Behalf Of Dasha Radford >>Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 8:30 AM >>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some proofing questions >> >>I did answer you off list Cindy but I need to clean out my inbox so I can >>get to yours. You'll know what I mean and you know what I'm talking about so >>it's fine. That is to forward the answers to those questions. >> >>Sent from my iPhone >> >>On Jun 6, 2012, at 7:51 PM, Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>I just received a reply to some questions and asked Daria if it's o.k. to >>forward it to the lists since there are people on the list who care about >>her and are interested. >>> >>>> >>>>________________________________ >>>> >>>>From:Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 4:16 PM >>>>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some proofing questions >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>chuckle. >>>> >>>>I did take it off list. However, if I can find my questions and her answers I'll send them to you >>>>I remember that she was born in Russia, in a place near a waste dump that had metals and things that are complicating her problems. They're testing to see if they've affected her. She's being treated at a hospital and outpatient climic in North Carolina. I asked because my daughter's a pediatrician and if Daria were near he she could visit. >>>>I've just asked how old she was when she came to the U.S. and if English is her second language. When she answers, I'll forward her note to the list, if people are interested. Otherwise I'll forward it just to you, Marty. >>>>Cindy >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>________________________________ >>>>> From: Martha Rafter <mlhr@xxxxxxx> >>>>>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 6:19 AM >>>>>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some proofing questions >>>>> >>>>>Hi Cindy and Daria, >>>>> If you take this topic off-list, I'm gonna be really, really mad! >>>>>Marty >>>>> >>>>>-----Original Message----- From: Cindy >>>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 1:12 AM >>>>>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some proofing questions >>>>> >>>>>Good. Then maybe it's no longer a problem, with new staff and more volunteers, like me, who like to chat on the volunteer list so we get to know each other personally and care about each other. There is another list for non-volunteer chat but it's theoretically to discuss books and I never go to it. One list is enough for me. smile >>>>>Cindy >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: Dasha Radford <dasha95@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> Cc: >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 8:20 PM >>>>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some proofing questions >>>>>> >>>>>> Is anyone noticed that we've on our off-topic conversation no one has said a >>>>>> word not to say that they won't let it's just curious. I'm not >>>>>> complaining then. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 5, 2012, at 10:41 PM, Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What's next for them? >>>>>>> I supppose we'd best continue this offlist, before we get reprimanded. >>>>>> smile >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>>> From: Sue Stevens <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 7:35 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some proofing questions >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Netta, >>>>>>>> Are your twins identical or fraternal? I >>>>>>> got that you have a son and daughter, but they could still look alike. I >>>>>>> am interested in twins. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sue S. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> From: Dornetta >>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 6:20 >>>>PM >>>>>>>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Some proofing >>>>>>> questions >>>>>>>> Cindy, >>>>>>>> They are twins and now both are finished with high school. My >>>>>>> son graduated last year and the daughter this past Friday. >>>>>>> YIPPEE!!! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear >>>>>> is that >>>>>>> we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most >>>>>> >>>>>>> frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, >>>>>> talented, >>>>>>> fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your >>>>>> playing >>>>>>> small does not serve the world. There is >>>>nothing enlightened about >>>>>> shrinking so >>>>>>> that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to >>>>>> shine, as >>>>>>> children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within >>>>>> us. >>>>>>> It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our >>>>>> own light >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to >>>>>> bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list >>>>>> of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject >>>>>> line. >>>>>> >>>>>To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to >>>>>bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. >>>>> >>>>>To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to >>>>>bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. 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