was Opinions Please/now Group Direction

[Guest guest]

, that was my intent when setting up this list.....a bootcamp buddies type

in email form. I struggle though because I know people hurt, and I don't have

the umph it takes to get strict. I do like discussion, because I think we learn

from it. I do want to help those that struggle.

So what's the answer? Since I started again, I have been 100% OP. There have

been 2 days where I didn't get all my fruits and veggies in, but I still

consider myself totally OP. I do want the list to be open to everyone, because

I do think we plant seeds. Some people don't know how to be OP all the time. I

don't want to exclude them because I think they learn from those of us who are

OP. On the other hand, it gets frustrating when we're working SO hard (and it

IS hard) being OP, and hearing others that aren't or are cheating.

I don't know what the answer is. I do know our posts should reflect the group's

description, and that's what I hopefully said in my last post.

So....ideas, comments, opinions, please. Perhaps the moderators need to have a

pow-wow? Maybe we need to come up with some new policies here? We can be nice

and serious at the same time!

Lyn

Re: Opinions Please - Another opinion

When I signed on to this list, it was because the 'teaser'

statement on Yahoo gave me the impression this was a no-nonsnese

place to practice the WW program....among others who felt the

same. Guess not; too bad........>>

I agree with you Tony, I was hoping this was going to be the equivalent of

Bootcamp Buddies on an email list:(

Does anything like that exist?

[Guest guest]

So....ideas, comments, opinions, please. Perhaps the moderators need to

have a pow-wow? Maybe we need to come up with some new policies here? We

can be nice and serious at the same time!>>

Well, first I want to outline this by saying that I " m not advocating anyone

leave the list.

But perhaps a less " that's okay you can just start over " approcah could be

taken by those answering posts and turn it more into a " did you learn from

your mistakes/what will you do to ensure that your behavior reflects your

future goals "

I am of the no-nonsense 24/7 on plan camp, and I take all of this very

seriously. There are a lot of lists and messageboards that encourage

whining about how " hard " it is and how it's okay to cheat and fall of the

wagon, and people get lots of support and enabling of bad habits that lead

to failure.

It would be great if this wasn't one of those kind of places, however that

can only happen if it's what the membership wants.

Just something to think about - it's the way I follow the plan. No matter

what happens on the list I know that I " m going to suceed, because I take

this so seriously. I just really enjoy spending time in places where

others feel the same way.

[Guest guest]

I'll throw my two cents in for this....

I am much more of a lurker than a poster, even in face to face

discussions I listen in way more than I talk.

I have been booted out of other Yahoo groups because I rarely post

but I like to be here so if you decide to get more 'serious' on the

list, please let us lurkers remain.

If I do post, I intend to stay on the 'serious' topic.

TJay

> So....ideas, comments, opinions, please. Perhaps the moderators

need to have a pow-wow? Maybe we need to come up with some new

policies here? We can be nice and serious at the same time!

>

> Lyn

>

>

[Guest guest]

The only time I have ever booted anyone was when they were causing problems. I

own 7 groups, and that is my policy on all groups. I, too, am on many groups

where I just lurk. You're more than welcome to stay.

Please remember this, though. Sometimes, as lurkers, we might have something

beneficial to say that could help someone else....so please don't hesitate to

post if you feel passionate about something. We learn from each other.

And one final thing to everyone: I think we've all got the point now about the

" seriousness " of our serious list!

Lyn

Re: was Opinions Please/now Group Direction

I'll throw my two cents in for this....

I am much more of a lurker than a poster, even in face to face

discussions I listen in way more than I talk.

I have been booted out of other Yahoo groups because I rarely post

but I like to be here so if you decide to get more 'serious' on the

list, please let us lurkers remain.

If I do post, I intend to stay on the 'serious' topic.

TJay

> So....ideas, comments, opinions, please. Perhaps the moderators

need to have a pow-wow? Maybe we need to come up with some new

policies here? We can be nice and serious at the same time!

>

> Lyn

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree, sometimes I just lurk, but get soooo much out of the group and don't

want to be " booted " . This group is a *big* motivator for me and I want to thank

you all for that! amy

Re: was Opinions Please/now Group Direction

I'll throw my two cents in for this....

I am much more of a lurker than a poster, even in face to face

discussions I listen in way more than I talk.

I have been booted out of other Yahoo groups because I rarely post

but I like to be here so if you decide to get more 'serious' on the

list, please let us lurkers remain.

If I do post, I intend to stay on the 'serious' topic.

TJay

> So....ideas, comments, opinions, please. Perhaps the moderators

need to have a pow-wow? Maybe we need to come up with some new

policies here? We can be nice and serious at the same time!

>

> Lyn

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm another lurker that hopes she won't get booted for not posting.

I really get so much from this list and I cheer for each of your

successes, but due to too many other lists and time constraints, I

rarely post.

I hope a new rule isn't instituted that bans lurkers. But, I would

imagine that out of 720 members, only about 20-30 are regular posters

anyway. There are apparently a lot of people who benefit from this

list but don't post. I'm sure I'm in good company out there in

lurkerland.

Beth van Es

102.9 / 89.2 / 70ish

226lb / 196 / 150ish

" TJay <tjcrick@j...> " <tjcrick@j...> wrote:

> I'll throw my two cents in for this....

>

> I am much more of a lurker than a poster, even in face to face

> discussions I listen in way more than I talk.

>

> I have been booted out of other Yahoo groups because I rarely post

> but I like to be here so if you decide to get more 'serious' on the

> list, please let us lurkers remain.

>

> If I do post, I intend to stay on the 'serious' topic.

[Guest guest]

Beth! No Way! It's from the DAC lists.. holy smoly! What a small

world.

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Re: was Opinions Please/now Group

Direction

> I'm another lurker that hopes she won't get booted for not posting.

> I really get so much from this list and I cheer for each of your

> successes, but due to too many other lists and time constraints, I

> rarely post.

>

> I hope a new rule isn't instituted that bans lurkers. But, I would

> imagine that out of 720 members, only about 20-30 are regular posters

> anyway. There are apparently a lot of people who benefit from this

> list but don't post. I'm sure I'm in good company out there in

> lurkerland.

>

> Beth van Es

> 102.9 / 89.2 / 70ish

> 226lb / 196 / 150ish

[Guest guest]

WOAH!! You're on WW too??? Way cool girlfriend!!! 40 pounds so

far??? That is amazing!!! (and more amazing that you are up and

posting before 6am! lol - you ARE in CA aren't you??)

This is too cool! Email me privately and let me know what's new

with you and Jeroen!

Beth

" " <bluzgrrl@a...> wrote:

> Beth! No Way! It's from the DAC lists.. holy smoly!

> What a small world.

>

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> O.

> 272/232.0/172

>

> From: <b_vanes@y...>

> I'm another lurker that hopes she won't get booted for not

> posting.

*snip*

[Guest guest]

LOL.. yep.. I sure am here Beth.. wow.. I'm actually in Nebraska where it's

20F and wow.. lots of snow! I'll e-mail you privately to catch you up on

the rest of my life.. take care!

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Re: was Opinions Please/now Group

Direction

> WOAH!! You're on WW too??? Way cool girlfriend!!! 40 pounds so

> far??? That is amazing!!! (and more amazing that you are up and

> posting before 6am! lol - you ARE in CA aren't you??)

>

> This is too cool! Email me privately and let me know what's new

> with you and Jeroen!

>

> Beth