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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 > 50 <1 48