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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Amy Hughes writes:
> May I suggest that MichLUG find a language snob to do proofreading?
AFAIAC you certainly may... :-) Were you planning on doing so? :-) If so, go
ahead. :-)
> It'd be awkward to offer my services, so may
> I volunteer Larry? :-)
No, you mayn't. :-) I tilt at too many windmills as it is. But thanks for
thinking of me, just the same. :-)
> Scott's meeting/show summaries are an informal tradition,
I kind of like the manifold ways he has of managing to mangle matters,
mayhap he should continue? :-)
> but things we put on
> our website or hand out at shows need more thorough editing, IMO.
All kidding aside (and it's *all* kidding up above), you do have a point.
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Larry & All,
> All kidding aside (and it's *all* kidding up above), you do have a point.
Ha ha. While we need some proof-reading on various subjects, such as the
website, this subject could have been dealt in a better manner.
Scott S.
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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Scott E. Sanburn writes:
> Larry & All,
>
>
> > All kidding aside (and it's *all* kidding up above), you do have a point.
>
> Ha ha. While we need some proof-reading on various subjects, such as the
> website, this subject could have been dealt in a better manner.
Mebbe. But personally I enjoy your wrapups immensely and wouldn't change a
thing about them as posted here. They may well benefit from a review before
being preserved for posterity, but happily, one could argue that they'd lose
their charm.
Note that being a good writer (facile with words) does not imply being a
good communicator (using them in pleasing and innoffensive ways). I know
this as I have A at all times but not always B. :-)
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Amy & All,
> May I suggest that MichLUG find a language snob to do proofreading? You know,
> someone who writes for a living? Someone who cringes at the use of "setup" as >a verb, at comma splices and at incomplete sentences, like this one and the >last? Failing to find a professional snob, may I at least suggest we run our >written material by a skilled proofreader? It'd be awkward to offer my >services, so may I volunteer Larry? :-)
>
> Scott's meeting/show summaries are an informal tradition, but things we put on
> our website or hand out at shows need more thorough editing, IMO.
Amy, I find this last post insulting, and if you have serious problems with
my writing skills, I suggest you should have contacted me off-line. I would
rather have a few mistakes on various writings and summaries rather subjects
rather than have someone "proofreading" them who takes potshots and insults
other members online.
Larry has gone through most of what I had written in the past, and if he
wants to help me, he is free to do so.
If you have anything further to say on this matter, I would suggest to
e-mail me directly.
It seems rather amusing to me to see you volunteer your services on issues
regarding the website, when the lack of services caused what happened earlier.
Scott S.
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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Amy Hughes writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Scott E. Sanburn writes:
> > > Scott's meeting/show summaries are an informal tradition, but things we put • on
> > > our website or hand out at shows need more thorough editing, IMO.
> >
> > Amy, I find this last post insulting,
>
> Sorry, it was not meant to be. I should add that I find your summaries very
> useful and entertaining, and as I stated as quoted above, they are an informal
> tradition and I wouldn't suggest they be held to a higher standard than any
> other forum post. My own posts are crafted with no more care than anyone • else's
> and they contain as many errors as anybody's. The website and show fliers,
> however, are our interface to the world. They need careful editing.
>
> > It seems rather amusing to me to see you volunteer your services on issues
> > regarding the website, when the lack of services caused what happened • earlier.
>
> Actually I said it'd be awkward for me to do so and specifically stated that I
> was not offering my services.
>
> Careful editing takes time, particularly when one takes material from others • and
> needs to revise it while maintaining as much of the author's writing as
> possible. I spent more time editing the "about us" info than I would have if I
> had written it myself, and I did that because I wanted to give someone else an
> opportunity to contribute. I made no attempt to hide that I didn't have the • time
> or enthusiasm for doing this, and I'm happy the website is now in the hands of
> someone with more of both.
>
> Writing skills take time to develop, and it shouldn't be insulting that some
> people are better at it than others. Some people get a lot more practice than
> others. Recognizing that not everyone is best suited for *everything* is a bit
> of maturity that I find lacking in the LEGO community, and it's why I'm
> participating less and less in MichLUG. There are too many cooks, and not all • of
> them are doing things they are best suited for, but far be it from me to step • on
> anyone's ego. So I'll bow out now.
>
> Amy
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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Steve Ringe writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Amy Hughes writes:
> > In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Scott E. Sanburn writes:
> > > > Scott's meeting/show summaries are an informal tradition, but things we put
> > > > on our website or hand out at shows need more thorough editing, IMO.
> > >
> > > Amy, I find this last post insulting,
It should be noted, that as the person responsible for the website, I did not
find Amy's previous post to be insulting (nor this one.) I am aware of my
shortcomings, and I welcome MichLUGers pointing out grammatical and spelling
errors on the site.
> >
> > Sorry, it was not meant to be. I should add that I find your summaries very
> > useful and entertaining, and as I stated as quoted above, they are an
> > informal tradition and I wouldn't suggest they be held to a higher standard
> > than any other forum post. My own posts are crafted with no more care than
> > anyone else's and they contain as many errors as anybody's. The website and
> > show fliers, however, are our interface to the world. They need careful
> > editing.
True, I will try to remember to double check everything to the best of my
abilities when updating the site.
> > > It seems rather amusing to me to see you volunteer your services on issues
> > > regarding the website, when the lack of services caused what happened
> > > earlier.
>
>
> > Actually I said it'd be awkward for me to do so and specifically stated that
> > I was not offering my services.
When I read your other post, I misunderstood as well. I understand now.
> >
> > Careful editing takes time, particularly when one takes material from others
> > and needs to revise it while maintaining as much of the author's writing as
> > possible. I spent more time editing the "about us" info than I would have if
> > I had written it myself, and I did that because I wanted to give someone else
> > an opportunity to contribute. I made no attempt to hide that I didn't have
> > the time or enthusiasm for doing this, and I'm happy the website is now in
> > the hands of someone with more of both.
Time and enthusiasm I have. Writing skills are in development.
> >
> > Writing skills take time to develop, and it shouldn't be insulting that some
> > people are better at it than others. Some people get a lot more practice than
> > others. Recognizing that not everyone is best suited for *everything* is a
> > bit of maturity that I find lacking in the LEGO community, and it's why I'm
> > participating less and less in MichLUG. There are too many cooks, and not all
> > of them are doing things they are best suited for, but far be it from me to
> > step on anyone's ego. So I'll bow out now.
Bow out...? Of the conversation or the Club? My hope is not the latter.
> >
> > Amy
-Jason
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