Lynne,

I too would like to encourage you to stay on the list. It has been flame
heavy lately, but this too shall pass.  Besides, too many defectors and/or
lurkers who could potentially post useful comments only helps  increase the
flame-to-discussion ratio.  Stay and participate.

Another good reason to stay and even read the flames and rantings:  These
people represent a portion of our profession that we have to deal with
regularly. Pay attention and keep notes.  It can only help you in the
future.

Quick note to people who type faster than they think.  This list is archived
and more than one potential employer has had my past posts in front of them
during an interveiw.  It actually worked out for me in a positive way, but I
wonder (to cite one of many possible examples) how that person (I forget the
name, I too am quick on the delete button) who reduced one woman's logical
argument and professional position to a mere biochemical reaction related to
her menstrual cycle will explain his sense of humor to a female employer or
grant review committee five years from now?

Just something to think about.

Matthew White
Director of Education
B&O Railroad Museum


-----Original Message-----
From: Deb Fuller <[log in to unmask]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.museum-l
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 1998 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: Civility on Museum-L


>At 05:08 PM 8/19/98 +0200, you wrote:
>>Lynne,
>>
>>>Is this typical of this  list, and if so, should I just UNSUBSCRIBE now?
>>No, I don't think it is.
>>Even though I am a list member only since early 1996 it has already given
me
>>many valuable insights and informations and I even met people there whom I
>>have meanwhile become friends with. I wouldn't miss either. So please do
not
>>unsubscribe now.
>
>I have to agree with Fritz.  The flame wars that will crop up on any list
>from time to time are easy to avoid by simply deleting the messages from
>that particular thread.  All other information I have found highly valuable
>and good for staying in touch with what is happening in museums around the
>world.  Plus it's an excellent way to make contacts and get practical
>information on working in the museum field.
>
>Stick with it.  I think you will find it enjoyable once you learn to weed
>out the schlock from the valuable information.  All listservs have flame
>wars that crop up and annoying users on them.  It's just the nature of the
>internet today.
>
>Good luck!!
>
>Deb Fuller
>
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