hi all

walter, a lurker, aka the feisty pfiester, sent this message to me
and said i could forward it to you all
so i am
..er..
did

janet

>From: "Walter Pfiester" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "janet paterson" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: RE: a suggestion (FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions]
>Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 12:35:23 -0500
>
>I would change only one item:
>As a default have the server SET REPro
>for all members so the newbies see their own postings, else they may repost
>and repost and make fools out of themselves (as I did in the beginning).
>
>Encourage newbies to use "plain text" AKA ASCII only.  Not everyone can read
>all the formats out there.
>
>With regard to the volume of mail.  This is a GOOD problem.  What it be like
>if there was not enough postings to keep going?
>
>Eventually (soon) you will have enough material for a book.  Publish!
>And make it available on line with a chapter devoted to on-line ethics.
>
>This ListServ is an excellent example of what the "web" is all about and
>how to 'do it right' (other listserves/news groups should take note).  I
>wish I could nominate you for a WEB Oscar for Conduct.  Keep it up!
>Keep out the spammers.
>
>We need a good hot link to a medical dictionary, and the Physicians
>Desk Reference if one is available on-line.
>
>I usually just sit back in the Lurk mode as I believe most of the readers
>do.  Keep up the humor!  Along with that I'll have an offering
>on April 1st (promise) =:)
>
>If you want to edit/repost these comments do it ...
>
>Regards,
>
>Walt Pfiester 56/3
><mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Parkinson's Information Exchange
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 11:37 AM
>> Subject: Re: a suggestion (FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions]
>>
>> hi all
>>
>> At 08:22 1999/01/26 -0600, charlie wrote, in part:
>> >I agree- a great idea-.
>> >And why don't we distribute it on joining the list and
>> >have a weekly post reminding people that it is available.
>> >I definately should address  the issue of volume
>> >and how to manage it...
>>
>> superb idea!
>>
>> i have some pre-fabricated epistles which newbies might find helpful
>> viz:
>> acronyms
>> sinemet - what do the numbers mean?
>> sinemet/protein relationship
>> internet hucksters
>> our family atmosphere
>> good internet resource sites on pd
>> searching the pd list archives on the wwweb
>> searching the pd list archives by e-mail [in development]
>> pd list subscription instructions
>> how to copy and paste in windows
>> normal and aol-ian methods of replying to e-mail messages
>>
>> comments, please
>>
>> janet

janet paterson - 51 now /41 dx /37 onset - almonte/ontario/canada
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/janet/index.htm
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