LL-L "Administrativia" 2004.08.24 (18) [E]

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From: Global Moose Translations <globalmoose at t-online.de>
Subject: LL-L "Administrativia" 2004.08.24 (09) [E]

Críostóir wrote:
> I wonder is it worthwhile posting a message to point out that
> newcomers and those who "out" themselves with opinionated submissions
aren't
> considered "flame-baiters". I often felt when I first joined that I was
> perceived as a little too polemic, but I've stayed the distance and been
> accepted. Newcomers are usually very opinionated and relish the
opportunity
> to put their views out among like-minded thinkers... many of whom may be
> lurkers.

Hey, the worst thing that can happen to you is being compared to me and
banned to the peanut gallery... and the worst thing that ever happened to me
on this board was Ron threatening that Father Christmas would not pay me a
visit... and that proved completely unfounded, so there really isn't much to
worry about.

Reassuringly,
Gabriele Kahn

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