[ga] Re: [ga-rules] Proposal for a Buddy Sytem for new members

[Jefsey Morfin <jefsey@wanadoo.fr>]

I fully support that excellent proposition with some additions:

- did I sent you more than .. let say 20 private mails? (And because we 
worked together at that time on the Centers of Interest) ... You so much 
upset me that I did stop quick and put you on filter :-)  Actually, you 
were a so promising new comer (with Sotiris, Eric, Danny..) that I did some 
buddying with you. Will never do it again! :-)

- I proposed Patrick several time to stop promoting his ML for debate and 
to use them for self education (except ga-rules which can be of use would 
he chair it). Just a place for people to explain what they stand for, why 
they support an opinion. No debate. The subjects could make a hood thesaurus.

- your points make a good FAQ list interested people could certainly 
comment with some humor. This is a very good suggestion.

Jefsey

On 17:41 21/06/01, Joanna Lane said:
>Eric et al,
>
>As Dassa has said, all societies have rules. You just cannot let the crazies
>go round murdering and thieving. The problem is that our rules are made to
>be applied even handedly across the board, but we are all individuals and
>not only must the punishment fit the crime, it must fit the offender.
>
>We are naive to think our rules can be anything other than unfair. To be
>fair, we must have all the same components of a real life justice system in
>coping with all situations. The answer is not simply to create more rules,
>or to abolish them altogether.
>
>Personally, I am more interested in prevention rather than cure. If the
>minimum standards of decorum are abused, I just ignore it, or use the
>filter, but the gut reaction of many, particularly new colleagues, is to
>leave. I would like to see steps taken to foster good relationships with new
>members and the following is one proven way of assisting that process.
>
>The one system I do think works well in real life groups in our society is
>the Buddy System, whereby those who join a school, club or firm etc., spend
>the first hour, day, week, or month, finding their way around with the
>assistance of a more experienced colleague, someone to whom they can refer
>privately to clarify basic questions, someone the watch out for them. There
>mere fact that a buddy exists would be enough to deter those who would
>assassinate a new member on a first post. I would offer the Buddy System as
>a volunteer program, automatically allocated from a pool of volunteer
>members at the time of joining. Obviously, new members may opt-out.
>
>Some of the issues that could be handled in this way without taking up list
>time would be:-
>
>What is the agenda for this list?
>Do the rules mean blah, blah..?
>How do I propose a motion?
>What does that acronym mean?
>Where is the White Paper?
>Where can I find more information about blah?
>Why has Mr. Morfin sent me 100 private emails? (sorry Jefsey, couldn't
>resist)
>Who is Louis Touton?
>Do you think the list would be interested in discussing this issue?
>etc..etc..
>
>I would be happy to help form such a group. Given the number of new people
>around here, it doesn't seem much of a committment. Any volunteers?
>
>Regards,
>Joanna
>
>
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