[Faith-talk] This List and Subject Lines

[Linda Mentink]

Hi All,

I have asked many times that subject lines be changed, or new 
messages be started (which is preferable).  David Andrews, the 
list owner, has also mentioned this.  For example, the subject 
"Dilemma" is no longer that.  You people are so bent on 
expressing your frustration, anger, misunderstandings, etc., that 
you're not bothering to change the subject, or delete the bottom.  
This frustrates the reader because the subject is not what's in 
the body of the message.  Leaving message on message on message 
makes for a very large message each time it comes into our 
inBoxes.  Please consider others on this list when replying or 
posting.  I don't want to have to keep track of who's doing this, 
and ask David Andrews to put you on moderated status, but I will 
if you continue to ignore this request.  I have been written to 
off list concerning this more than once, so please be obedient 
and respectful.

We are flaming each other here, and making listers uncomfortable.  
This needs to stop immediately.  Because of who joins and who 
posts, it seems that this is mostly a Christian or Protestant 
list.  I have promised to watch what I say and how I say it, and 
David Moore has as well.  That's the best we can do, and it's up 
to those of you who are offended, or who insist on keeping these 
arguments going, to accept that and move on.  Ericka, Debby, 
Christine, Brandon, Jenny, and anyone else here who I have hurt, 
I'm sorry for any hurt I have caused, and for my unhelpful, 
unloving responses and posts.  I hope you can find it in your 
hearts to forgive me, and not to be offended by what others say 
here.  We are representing many faiths here, and the discussions 
of the past few days have not been very edifying and encouraging.

Please try to refrain from writing long posts which look like 
short articles, and from covering too many topics in the same 
message.  If the posts are too long, or cover too many topics, 
listers will not want to read or respond, or will be confused, or 
both.

Debby, Tom's last name is Anderson, not Miles.  He's busy, and 
does not come on here much.  He trusts me to moderate this list, 
and I'm doing my best.

Please, let's get back to talking about faith and blindness, and 
to sharing experiences and resources for the benefit of the blind 
worshiper and the blind who want to attend a church, but can't 
find transportation, or the blind person who can't get accessible 
materials they need to have a pleasant worship experience!

I wish you all a good night's rest!

Blessings,

Linda