Dear Marilyn,
I am not really good at welcoming new members even though I had warm
welcomes when I joined.  You have made me aware that I need to jump in
there and be a welcome mat and not just sit back and let others do that.
Sorry to say I did not get your first message either, but,  welcome to the
list.
Jennifer Smith

Marilyn Gang wrote:

> Hello List!  I sent my first (and introductory) message to this list
> yesterday and although there have been about 40 onlist messages
> since then, there has been not one acknowledgement of my message.
> And, although I did ask questions, they too have gone unanswered.
>
> I am a long time Internaut and Cybernut and present on many lists.
> This is the first time this has happened to me and I am surprised
> at the feeling of abandonment I have.  Ever get excited about going
> to a party when you move to a new neighborhood, you go there and
> no one talks to you because you are new and your excitement turns
> to sadness?  That's how I felt.
>
> I was not sure that my message was received by the list until I
> received one reply offlist, so I knew it had been received.
>
> I live in Toronto, my Dad, PWP is in Boca Raton, Fla.  I have been
> able to find 2 support groups but still have questions about medical
> care.  Should I resend my [original, initial] message?
>
> Last night I was realizing the power the Parkinson's List has.
> Do you realize, that you are THE interactive Internet source on
> THE ENTIRE PLANET for Parkinson's Disease info?  This is _the_ list
> on the planet and has subscribers from all over the world.  That's
> pretty amazing, and so are y'all.
>
> Nope, I'm not mad, teasing a little bit because I would like to
> feel like a welcome member of the list.
>
> Barbara Patterson does a great welcome message for those who initially
> sign on.  Maybe 2 or 3 folks can keep their eyeballs peeled for newbies
> who post their first message so they/we don't feel so out in the cold?
>
> How many are on this list, anyway?
>
> See you online.
>
> - Marilyn -
>
>   Marilyn Gang       [log in to unmask]      Toronto, Ontario, Canada



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