All this idle chatter about idle chatter is about as idle as chattering can
get.
Loosen up guys ; )
Joe Curry wrote:
> I debated for quite some time on whether or not to comment on this
> issue. But I feel like my emotions were too great on the subject to
> suppress any longer.
>
> While I too am concerned about the number of messages coming in and
> having to wade through them, I am totally against eliminating what some
> consider "idle chatter" What is "idle chatter" to some may be important
> communication for others.
>
> I sit looking at messages where people are selling scale models, books
> and other paraphernalia that I have no interest in but I tolerate it
> because someone else just might need or want something like that.
>
> So, I think that a bit of tolerance is in order here. The "Delete" key
> is a wonderful thing. If one sees a thread that he is not interested
> in, he can simply delete all messages with the related subject line.
>
> After all, in eliminating "idle chatter", we might just be throwing out
> the baby with the bath water.
>
> And with that said, I'll exit to my corner.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
>
> Vic Whitmore wrote:
> >
> > My sentiments exactly. I whole heartly endorsed the passing of idle
> > chatter...but do it among those that are interested. Not on the list.
> >
> > Vic Whitmore
> >
> > Joe Whalley wrote:
> > >
> > > At the risk of being sent to the list corner, I quit the triumph list
> > > to cut down on chatter, yet have gotten about 20 messages today about
> > > "door for sale" that is just idle chat. Can we stay relevent?
> > > Joe
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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