RE: I like this list and I'm happy with it (off-topic, my apologies)

[Guest guest]

Excellent post, Molly, and I will say that it largely echoes my own

sentiments.

Insofar as researching on my own versus asking what may be obvious,

researchable questions on the group (which I think is what was alluding

to in his very long and very detailed post), I will simply say this: I'm a

big information hound and have no problem researching and Googling

information for my personal purposes. However, I join a group such as this

(or any other) for the specific purpose of inquiring within the group to get

someone else's experience, knowledge, and expertise. And of course, the

social aspect is a plus as well. So if it meanders off topic now and again

or should the questions become frequent or even redundant, it's ok by me.

I'm very familiar with my delete key and use it as needed. I respond to

topics of interest or where I feel I can be helpful and beyond that, I lurk

and/or delete or both (not necessarily in that order : - ).

In the grand scheme of things amid other matters in the world, having a lot

of questions on the group is a very small thing indeed. And if this were my

only concern in life, I'd be quite fortunate, but I have more pressing

things that garner my attention.

I think that's all on my part on this subject. Hope my observations made

sense at this late hour. Thanks for allowing me to share.

Thea

From: sproutpeople [mailto:sproutpeople ] On

Behalf Of bokashifan

Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:16 PM

To: sproutpeople

Subject: I like this list and I'm happy with it

(off-topic, my apologies)

Hey all --

Just wanted to say to all, this is a great list. I read daily, post

sometimes. We have little differences from time to time but it all washes

out.

And to answer a couple of folks specifically:

Ann/Border: if it's not for you, then best wishes. Scolding is unpleasant

and unnecessary; and frankly unwelcome to this group of adults. As for

keeping on-topic (sprouts), I will point out that you posted/answered on:

lambs, security checks, and fruit flies. (No one cared at the time but since

it's an issue for you...)

: while I've occasionally been interested or at least amused by your

monologues, your recent diatribes are (I repeat from above) unpleasant and

unnecessary; and frankly unwelcome to this group of adults. No one is

required to " waste " time answering anyone else; we do it because we enjoy

helping; everyone has varied skills on the Internet. If you're busy, you can

provide a helpful Google link in answer, or don't respond at all; no need to

waste hours that you could spend saving the world.

Not every list or group is perfect for everyone; and the Internet is huge. I

hope everyone finds a sunny corner to lounge and chat in.

Best,

Molly