Becky,

Compared to other listserves that I am on there is a minimum of
rudeness and flaming on this list. The vast majority of people on
Museum-L, in my experience over the years, are generous, helpful, and
articulate.

Don't let the occasional isolated incident keep you from posting a query.

I do not remember about the Florida air museum situation - was their
query answered rudely or just unanswered?

There are times when something is posted that requires a more critical
response, but when I answer some of those conservation/preservation
issues I strive to be helpful and constructive, and am always aware
that I am posting something that may be helpful to other members of
the list. I hope that it comes across that way.

Given the deep knowledge base on this list you do yourself and others
a disservice by not posting and interacting here. In my experience
everyone has something of value that they can contribute - even if it
is to ask a question.

And, if someone else is rude or dissrepectful, well, that's their
problem, isn't it?

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Conservator
Los Angeles, California  USA

On 2/17/06, Rebecca Fitzgerald <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>...But, I have learned that when I have a
> question I should ask it on every other listserv before I ask it on this
> one. The rudeness is just not worth sticking my neck out. I actually thought
> about unsubscribing from this listserv last year, but decided to compromise
> by just not asking any questions of this group...just lurking and reading.
> Just this month I suggested that the Florida Air Museum join another museum
> listserv after their query was "blown off" by this group.
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> The Museum-L listserv has the resources to be the very best museum listserv
> on the Internet. It's biggest challenge is the elitist and unfriendly feel
> it has to new members – and some old members too.
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> Becky Fitzgerald
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> Susquehanna Museum
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