Hi Barb,
I would just like to say thank you. Janice
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From: Barbara Patterson <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 06, 1999 4:39 AM
Subject: you are cordially invited...a clarification...brass tacks
> Hi, group. Last night about midnight, after our guests (who are both
> retired) left, I had composed the absolutely perfect response to
> yesterday's 'discussion'....then my system crashed and I lost it all.
> So, here's my not-so-perfect attempt this morning (while waiting for meds
&
> coffee kick in). So, here's my $0.02 (Canadian..which is roughly equal
> to $0.015 US or $0.0198 Australian).
>
> The 'brass tack' message that Janet posted was discussed by us both via
> email and in person and agreed to it. Now, these 'tacks' have been
> around for a while so, if you've survived this long, you should be safe.
>
> The attacks' on a member would not be debatable...they would be obvious.
> When our absent member replied to Carole's message off-list, it was mild
> compared to what he did to members before he left' the list. Each time
> some members of the list posted a message, it was immediately followed by
> a sarcastic comment by him either on or off list. It was so bad that some
> of his victims have never posted a message since. I could never
> understand what happened with him to change him from the person who wrote
> absolutely wonderful, witty things to someone who wrote only angry &
> sarcastic messages. When he posted his good-bye' message, I was sad &
> angry & relieved. When I saw that he had not unsubscribed, I deleted
> him. I could be wrong about the sequence of events at that time, but
> that's how I remember it.
>
> Any and all discussion about use of the Parkinsn list is welcomed. I
> know I would not be interested in a list that discussed nothing but
> medications and surgeries...nor would I be interested in a list with ONLY
> or even MOSTLY humour. This list was created so we could learn and teach
> and support each other while we battle pd. The precise balance of humour
> and information has about 1800 definitions which vary daily. It will
> NEVER satisfy all of the people all of the time.
>
> More on defining what the list is later this morning but please be
> assured that we are taking everyone's viewpoint seriously...and,
> Kathryn...no one in their right mind would ignore Charlie...:) Barb
>
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