Re: [ga-rules] Re: Consensus - another "Me Too" response

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Chris and all,

  I agree with Chris and WXW on this point.  So, "Me too" also!  >;)

NameCritic wrote:

> I agree or how about me too? We put a lot of time into this and sometimes a
> short answer in support is all we have time for but feel it important to
> show that we agree about something when it isn't obvious we would agree,
> such as me agreeing with William here.
>
> Chris McElroy aka NameCritic
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William X. Walsh" <william@userfriendly.com>
> To: "Patrick Corliss" <patrick@quad.net.au>
> Cc: "[ga-rules]" <ga-rules@dnso.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 11:41 AM
> Subject: Re[2]: [ga-rules] Re: Consensus
>
> > Hello Patrick,
> >
> > While most "discussion" lists discourage "me too" type posts, I really
> > don't think that this should be done on a list like the GA lists,
> > where one of the things we do is gauge support for concepts.
> >
> > Let's not let discussions of rules start to get us to get carried
> > away with them either.
> >
> > Wednesday, June 27, 2001, 11:36:35 AM, Patrick Corliss wrote:
> >
> > > On Wed, 27 Jun 2001 09:41:18 -0700, Eric Dierker wrote:
> >
> > >> Joanna,
> > >> Great move and I fully support it.
> > >> Eric
> >
> > > <Joanna's original post snipped>
> >
> > > Hi Eric
> >
> > > The above message is what is generally referred to as a "me too" post.
> As
> > > indicated by the name, it is a post which does not advance the debate
> but
> > > merely expresses agreement with a previous posting.  These are not
> covered
> > > under the current list rules and protocols.
> >
> > > Of course, in trying to evaluate consensus it may be necessary for list
> > > members to gain some appreciation of the support or otherwise of any
> > > particular proposal.  This can only be gauged through the responses of
> other
> > > list members.
> >
> > > However, I am sure members wish to see the debate being advanced with a
> > > higher content to noise ratio.  It is probably better, I would have
> thought,
> > > to avoid unnecessary posts of the "me too" variety, or even urges to
> "try
> > > harder", in favour of thoughtful comments of substance.
> >
> > > Should people feel compelled to post simple responses, it would be
> useful
> > > for them to trim any previous postings as much as possible.  Otherwise
> it is
> > > often necessary to scroll down to the bottom of a long email just to see
> if
> > > there are any further comments.
> >
> > > Whilst bandwith may no longer be a factor, even a 4KB post adds up when
> > > circulated to over 300 list members.  However, many members will
> endeavour
> > > to store list messages.  As well, it is often time-wasting to browse or
> > > search through the overly long list archives.
> >
> > > As a result many lists rules require much more of an effort in quoting
> and
> > > trimming.
> >
> > > Best regards
> > > Patrick Corliss
> >
> >
> >
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> > Best regards,
> > William X Walsh <william@userfriendly.com>
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