Fwd: What the heck!?! (fwd)

Joyce Kellenberger (joyce@homer.ca.boeing.com)
Tue, 7 Jan 97 17:25:46 PST

Dear Folks at Ridecamp:

I simply couldn't resist forwarding this that was forwarded to me. We are
getting along well these days; I hope the trend continues. Just thought
you'd all like to know we're not the only ones that have an opinion that
may offend and/or rattle our fellow subscribers . . . .:
>
> Thought I'd forward this just because...It's so funny that people just cannot
> get along, no matter what forum they're in! This guy just kicked my butt.
> I've been subscribed for exactly one day and in that time there has been more
> bickering and flaming than on 6 months of ridecamp! WOW
>
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> Although it isn't cool to pounce upon one another (and I'm not going
> into that because fortunately I missed it *ALL*) I want to make a minor
> but necessary correction. THis list has become a forum of
> non-veterinary medical personnel asking questions concerning their
> companion animals. It is for quote: "VETMED-L Veterinary Medicine -
> Discussion group for students, professionals and others employed in or
> interested in the veterinary profession. " unquote.
>
> Obviously, there is a large margin of toleration for those individuals
> who are seeking answers concerning their companion animals. Defending
> eachother on the list, retorting to someone's unfortunate ignorance on a
> subject, or just plain telling someone what an ass you think they are,
> is abuse of the list when done in an open forum. E-mail them privately
> if you are that bored an have nothing to do because chances are - none
> of us veterinarians, technicians, etc., could give a rat's caudal region
> why someone else a.)disagrees, b.) has a friend who has, knows, did
> otherwise, or c.) thinks you should change your attitude, opinion,
> approach, etc., to whatever topic or subject or way of thinking,
> feeding, drinking, breeding or whatever that is being discussed.
>
> I think that about covers it. By the way, this is not intended or aimed
> at any one person in particular. You folks know who you are.
>
> There. That should work for about a day or two...
>
>
> --
> ***Some mornings it's hardly worth the hassle of chewing through the
> leather straps just to get out of bed...***
>
>