Re: Can you improve this email to my co-workers?

[Guest guest]

I don't have a problem with people mass mailing or emailing " Christmas Letters "

or whatever. It's rare to get one any more and it makes me nostalgic. I never

sent one myself but I think those mass mailed letters were often in far better

form than the kind of narcissism and exhibitionism that is sometimes telegraphed

with newer social media nowadays. I can read the " Christmas Letters " or recycle

without reading. Most are limited to one page, and it's nice to know what they

are doing and their children and grandchildren are doing.

While it may not be a substitute for a personal phone call, I still see it as a

way reaching out. And it's far less intrusive than the aforementioned social

media avenue, which then allows them to be a voyeur in YOUR life, too, while you

may never actually see or speak with them again. Not throwing the baby out with

the bathwater, new social media can be a positive too. But I am sure that most

would agree there are a few folks they *wish* they could " un-friend " or

" unsubscribe " or whatever, but it would be very awkward to do so.

Now that I understand 's purpose, I think the wording of the letter is

okay. However, I still have concerns about the risk he runs, but I have

explained that to him off list. He wants to pursue this method, and so be it. He

is autistic and does have a more moderate verbal and written communication

disorder but otherwise is very good at what he does. The person that he

projects is not the person he is, he's actually quite animated, warm and caring.

So I hope this will help him to do his job better and be able to communicate

with others better. If anyone has thoughts on how to improve the letter, since

he's going to send it anyway, feel free to do so.

Myself, having had no experience of that sort, I'd be afraid to advise. But,

presumably 's co-workers realize that there is something different about

him so this may, or may not help. But I think members here have - in very good

conscience - offered their concerns because, especially in these lean economic

times, we would not want to encourage someone to do something that could be used

against them later. I really liked what had to say on this subject.

- Helen