Karin

> If you can all stand an idea from a newbie who hasn't been around very
> long....but has survived a few "lively" groups in the past....
>
> it helps _me_ to read everything in my mailbox before I reply to anything.
> That way I don't say the same thing somebody else does, and I've usually
> calmed down enough to be tactful about the things I do reply to.
>
> Of course, what works for me won't necessarily work for someone else....!
>
> brenda
>
>



That's what I do too, most of the time. And I've been here since October and
survived this "extremely lively" group. <g>
It's also why I end up lurking and not posting as much.
By the time I get to the end of posts to read, someone else has already said
what I would have said, or said it much better! I've learned a lot by just
observing and I especially like the discussions started by newbies asking
questions.
These unschooling discussions are what I'm here for. Although sometimes I
feel as if I'm learning at the expense of others.
I don't like the bickering either but I find it's best to delete and/or
ignore those types of posts.

Karin