Re: Lurkers and apologists

[Van Shackelford <vans@xxxxxxxxxx>]

No offense intended, no offense taken. I still enjoy and learn from the
information. Apology unnecessary. 
Still in bliss. 
\V ;-)


At 04:48 PM 11/6/98 -0700, Dan Emory wrote:
>Van:
>
>I certainly didn't intend the word "lurker" to be a pejorative. I fully
>understand why many don't participate, not the least of which is that it
>helps to keep the spammers at bay.
>
>My positive opinion about lurkers was reflected in my original post, where I
>stated "they are the real audience," (rather than the rat pack), because I
>deduce that many of you welcome controversial opinions that cause the sparks
>to fly.
>
>At 03:23 PM 11/6/98 -0800, Van Shackelford wrote:
>>Thank you for this explanation, all of which apply. I found the comment
>>about lurkers a _wee tad_ offensive, but quickly got over it for I
>>understand the emotions going on with these lists; and the freedoms at
>>stake. I am one of those lurkers. I have nothing of substance to add to
>>most posting but get a tremendous amount knowledge from many of the
>>posting. With lists, I too am on many, I try to use the rule:  
>>
>>It is better to keep ones mouth shut 
>>and be thought an fool than to open 
>>it and remove all doubt. <Or some such...>
>>
>>I just broke my rule; now you know. 
>>
>>Lurker in bliss.
>>\V  ;-)
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