Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Re: Unschooling or not? (other listspeople might like)
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In a message dated 3/23/02 12:15:19 AM, crma@... writes:
<< > Maybe information about other lists should always be prefaced with,
"You're
Rules can't be that specific or we'll be breaking all KINDS of rules.
When I left the list in December (I think it was) there were no moderators.
Now that I've returned, nobody met me at the door and said "Here are the
rules," and I didn't even get a "Welcome to this yahoolist letter" (maybe
because I joined when yahoo was shutting down for the weekend? Maybe others
got letters). But to say you can only do things this way or that way is in a
technical way and not just a philosophical way is too complicated for me.
Someone on unschooling-dotcom came in one day and wanted her free information
NOW, quick, and it had to match her ADHD son, and she specified she did NOT
want anyone questioning the validity of ADHD. I objected to her telling
other peole how to give free information.
When I was first in here someone said "mindful" wasn't a good word to use.
I can see being told not to use "fuc*" but not being told not to use
"mindful."
Is it a game with arbitrary rules or is it real, living, immediate
communication in the real world?
Sandra
<< > Maybe information about other lists should always be prefaced with,
"You're
> always welcome here on this list, but there are other lists where you mightI think so. >>
> get more support for your particular style of homeschooling." Would
> something like that be acceptable?
>
Rules can't be that specific or we'll be breaking all KINDS of rules.
When I left the list in December (I think it was) there were no moderators.
Now that I've returned, nobody met me at the door and said "Here are the
rules," and I didn't even get a "Welcome to this yahoolist letter" (maybe
because I joined when yahoo was shutting down for the weekend? Maybe others
got letters). But to say you can only do things this way or that way is in a
technical way and not just a philosophical way is too complicated for me.
Someone on unschooling-dotcom came in one day and wanted her free information
NOW, quick, and it had to match her ADHD son, and she specified she did NOT
want anyone questioning the validity of ADHD. I objected to her telling
other peole how to give free information.
When I was first in here someone said "mindful" wasn't a good word to use.
I can see being told not to use "fuc*" but not being told not to use
"mindful."
Is it a game with arbitrary rules or is it real, living, immediate
communication in the real world?
Sandra
TheQueen
< Is it a game with arbitrary rules or is it real, living, immediate
communication in the real world?
Sandra>
IMO, all of those things you mentioned should happen when somebody joins the
list. A welcoming letter, which includes the list rules or expectations of
its members. I prefer specifics you can post addys of other lists but you
cant tell somebody to head on outta here. You can vehemently object to a
post but that objection needs to be strictly about the content and not the
post*er*.
I know lots of folks here dont care for rules and I can see their POV as
well. It was a tough call back when the moderators were appointed and its
still a tough issue. I feel that a more clearly defined outline of what can
and cant go on on the list would clear up that confusion.
Oh well, just an opinion and they are a dime a dozen these days :-)!
Sarah Carothers
puddles@...
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communication in the real world?
Sandra>
IMO, all of those things you mentioned should happen when somebody joins the
list. A welcoming letter, which includes the list rules or expectations of
its members. I prefer specifics you can post addys of other lists but you
cant tell somebody to head on outta here. You can vehemently object to a
post but that objection needs to be strictly about the content and not the
post*er*.
I know lots of folks here dont care for rules and I can see their POV as
well. It was a tough call back when the moderators were appointed and its
still a tough issue. I feel that a more clearly defined outline of what can
and cant go on on the list would clear up that confusion.
Oh well, just an opinion and they are a dime a dozen these days :-)!
Sarah Carothers
puddles@...
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Tia Leschke
>In a message dated 3/23/02 12:15:19 AM, crma@... writes:I didn't mean that exactly those words should be used. I meant getting
>
><< > Maybe information about other lists should always be prefaced with,
>"You're
> > always welcome here on this list, but there are other lists where you might
> > get more support for your particular style of homeschooling." Would
> > something like that be acceptable?
> >
>
>I think so. >>
>
>
>Rules can't be that specific or we'll be breaking all KINDS of rules.
across the idea that the person is welcome to stay here, but they might get
more support for their homeschooling style on list X or Y
>When I left the list in December (I think it was) there were no moderators.You're way smarter than that, Sandra. <g> I wasn't even suggesting it be
>Now that I've returned, nobody met me at the door and said "Here are the
>rules," and I didn't even get a "Welcome to this yahoolist letter" (maybe
>because I joined when yahoo was shutting down for the weekend? Maybe others
>got letters). But to say you can only do things this way or that way is in a
>technical way and not just a philosophical way is too complicated for me.
a rule. I was trying to find a way to get past the hostilities with as few
rules as possible. This list and some of the people on it have a history,
and there are obviously some people on it with baggage between themselves.
>When I was first in here someone said "mindful" wasn't a good word to use.I don't believe anyone told you not to use it. I thought someone just
>I can see being told not to use "fuc*" but not being told not to use
>"mindful."
didn't much like the term.
>Is it a game with arbitrary rules or is it real, living, immediateIt's real, living, immediate communication in the real world that shouldn't
>communication in the real world?
require rules but seems to need a few anyway.
Tia
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt
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Tia Leschke
leschke@...
On Vancouver Island