Re: The Standard Advice
- From: "the swisswatchguy" <swisswatchguy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 1 Sep 2005 03:08:23 -0700
Guy Macon wrote:
> THE STANDARD ADVICE:
>
> There is a way to influence what gets discussed in a newsgroup that
> works well, and another way that has never worked no matter how many
> people have tried it.
>
> What works: Post articles on the topic you wish to see discussed
> and participate in the resulting discussion. Use killfiles and
> filters so that you don't see the articles that you dislike.
> If you don't know how to use a killfile, use good old fashioned
> discipline and don't read the articles that you dislike. Never,
> ever respond to articles that you dislike.
>
> What doesn't work: Respond to articles that you dislike, complain
> about articles that you dislike, complain about posters that you
> dislike, complain about how terrible everyone else is for not posting
> what you want them to post. Talk about how to respond to articles
> that you dislike. Make the articles that you dislike the center of
> attention, the main topic of discussion, and a personal crusade.
>
> -Guy Macon
Appreciating you well meant elegantly presented advice, which I shall
try to heed as much as possible: an NG is like a "Stammtisch" ongoing
discussion and after all one is only just a human being,
I am very much looking forward to reading your further posts, comments
and topics.
What kind of watches are you collecting, wearing, appreciating?
"What comes first, the compass or the clock ?
Before one can truly manage time (the clock ), it is important to know
where you are going, what your priorities and goals are, in which
direction you are headed (the compass).
Where you are headed is more important than how fast you are going.
Rather than always focusing on what's urgent, learn to focus on what is
really important. "
The Unknown Author
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