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Re: Language snobs(was: MichLUG Meeting - March 2nd, 2002 - Scott's wrap-up)
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Thu, 7 Mar 2002 14:30:21 GMT
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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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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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