I am also relatively new to the list, and am mostly interested in the e-mail
with PD information, facts, and advice.  A short while ago, I would have
agreed with those who would like to restrict the e-mail message content to
more relevant topics.  However, I now find myself in agreement with the
position stated by Alf.  I would add that at one level or another, it is all
relevant.  I have tried [log in to unmask]  and there is some
good information available.  It is relatively cold and clinical - OK if that
is what you want/need.  I don't find it as valuable as this list, however.
Here we not only benefit from a wealth of personal experience, but there is
a sense of caring - something very important to many of us trying to cope
with our problems.  The variety of topics is a part of the whole package.
Restricting the topics could alter the "chemistry" of the group in a way
that could ultimately diminish the overall value of the list.

Dave Bergford
59/58/55?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alf Cousins" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 11:02 PM
Subject: Non technical emails


> I'm a relative new comer to the list and my initial reaction to the
breadth
> of content was that much of it was irrelevant. But I now have a different
> viewpoint. A lot of contributions and good advice come from people who,
were
> it not for the 'trivia', would probably not even be visiting the list. As
I
> see it, if you want a totally technical forum there are others to choose
> from. Try [log in to unmask] . It certainly deals with
technical
> issues in a clinical (some would say arrogant) manner. This list is made
up
> of people who are personally involved and affected by PD. They have much
> good day to day advice to offer anyone who comes by and asks. Just see how
> fast they jump in with help and support. So what if they indulge in some
fun
> and games and general social banter? That is the honeypot which keeps
these
> busy bees looking in this direction. I'm prepared to live and let live.
The
> list will evlove to suit the bulk of its membership, those that don't like
> it's style will move on. Others will stay and help to shape it. I can use
> the delete button or automatically filter out contributions I have no
> interest in and am happy to do so in order to see the gems which appear
from
> time to time. So my vote, if this were a democracy, would be to continue
as
> is. It is a useful, informative and humorous forum.
> Alf,
> Adelaide
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