[stylist] Writing List Trends

Fri Jul 31 06:03:22 UTC 2015

I've been on this list for eight years, and in that time, about 90% of the
post are not directly related to writing. But I think it's also an
opportunity for people throughout the Division to get to know one another
better. And also, as has been pointed out before, by several people, some
topics and threads can help us become better writers as we learn about the
world and about new concepts and ideas. For instance, one, I find any kind
of analytical study and discussion helps me as a writer and editor, and two,
the thread about spiritualism has helped me with a particular story I've
been working on for a while. Now, I agree, we can have more balance and do
more related directly to writing, but for me anyway, I don't mind off-topic
threads, and I will also point out that if it weren't for a handful of
people, if even that, and mostly Bill as of late, we would not have much to
discuss on the list. Very few are posting work for us to read, and those who
do, it tends to be mostly poetry lately. And from time-to-time someone
provides some good information or resources, but this is not a daily or even
weekly occurrence. I think all things in moderation, but we seem to have
this very conversation every few months about off-topic threads, and here we
are, bringing it up again... So, and I say this with all sincerity and
respect, perhaps if any of us have problems with certain post not writing
related, they need to post about writing in some shape or form themselves.
In order for change to happen, an action must be made, and quitting or going
silent or signing off completely are not actions affecting change.

Bridgit

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joanne Alongi
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Subject: [stylist] Writing List Trends

List, I'mbut I'd like to make an observation. I've noticed in the past few
weeks this list is discussing guide dogs and cities and magic and wickan and
negative enrgy and such, not subjects that I'm aware of have anything to do
with writing and style. My understanding is that this is a list devoted to
writing topics. If that rule has changed perhaps I'm not aware of it. I
honestly do not want to take time out of my busy day to delete threads that
I don't have any particular interests in reading. This is why I do not
belong to many email lists. I thought I could make an exeption here. But,
I'm finding more and more that I'm not willing to do that. If people post
poetry and stories for critique and these subjects come up in discussion
that is ok. But, I got fifty emails yesterday on this list that didn't have
much to do with writing. 

I understand that the division communicates by email. I also understand that
we are giving the messages subject titles, and so I also know that I can
delete what I don't want to read. I also know I really don't want to take
the time to do that especially since I'm using my iPHone as my computer
these days and that's not always the easiest thing to do. 

I also just want to point out that it seems like we're getting off the
writing topic lately and wanted to bring it to your attention. I don't say
much, but if I'm on the board I'm going to make my opinion known from time
to time. 

So, please, write as much as you like, discuss it, and my suggestion is if
you want to discuss these other things please make a list for it. Now, if
that rule has changed and I'm not aware of it I'll be happy to sign off the
list. 

Thank you. 

shelley Queen of Bells out Sent from my iPhone
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