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Ridecamp Oath
by Angie McGhee
- I promise not to sound far more intelligent in print than I am in person, thus leading people to think my advice is worth far more than it is.
- I promise to address the original question posted, not turn it around to fit some campaign I'm on.
- I promise to delete "Ridecamp" from the address box when I post, "me too" to the sender.
- I promise to avoid bringing up "too hot to hold" topics like, "Is 25 miles endurance?" "Should AERC charge families more?" and "Are weight divisions fair?" Under penalty of death.
- I promise to make a permanent copy of Susan E. Garlinghouse's recommendations on feeding beet pulp and save that woman's fingers from typing it all out for every individual member on the list.
- I promise not to add everyone else to my dirty joke list.
- I promise not to talk condescendingly to another ridecamper as if I am the authority on all matters, since obviously the "authorities on all matters" prefer to lurk, and by posting in the first place I am admitting my ignorance.
- I promise that if Julie Suhr ever "de-lurks" I will admit that "The Master Has Spoken" and she is the final authority.
- If a new subscriber asks a question which has been re-hashed 100 times, someone experienced post to ridecamp: "I'll take this one" and answer them.
- If someone asks if a particular saddle, breed, body type, etc. is appropriate, I will not tell them,"Yes! That's what I use" and then forget to tell them I've just joined this list and never really ridden farther than 10 miles.
- I will be free with my praise. I will send a "good one" note to those who deserve it.
- I promise to always question all authority...and advice. I will think for myself.
- I will share knowledge.
- I will not attack others who share knowledge which I consider "misinformation" I will simply inform them of my personal experiences in the matter.
- I will ride my horse often to keep my panties from becoming wadded.
- If Steph requests that we not discuss a matter, I will not simply post why I believe it IS appropriate, and continue to discuss it. I will be a good guest at STEPH'S site and honor her request.
- I will not comment on the running of AERC unless I am an AERC member.
- I will not leave an entire previous post on my "reply" simply to reply to one line. I will delete all but the pertinent material.
- When and if I am ready to un-subscribe, I will NOT send a note to ridecamp trying to do it. I will READ the directions.