>From: "Stines, James" <[log in to unmask]> > >-snip- I don't know if I would call a lot of what goes on on the list >as bickering. How about "spirited discussion"? If you go into a group >expecting to all have the same ideas you'll be sorely disappointed. >We're not Stepford clones. People will have different opinions and >views; that is what is so great about a list of this nature. When it >gets down to being personal and name-calling, THAT is when there is a >problem, but BIG does a great job of heading most of that off. As for >people who leave the list. If they leave over silly things like that >(which I bet few really leave) then what is the loss?... Well said, Mr. Stines! As far as folks leaving the list though, I would hope that would not happen here. What is considered silly to some, may be quite serious to others (i.e., perception = reality). There is so much valuable information and advice here, I would hope people see past the occasional unpleasantness and focus on what's truly important. There are so many other lists and boards out there such as TFS, ClubMed Ferrets, a recently-established board at http://commando_fuzz.aimoo.com/ or My Norwegian Ferret Family (just to name a few) - that there is truly something for everyone and for every personality... all with ferrets' health and well-being as their primary focus. There is room enough for all - one must simply find the lists and boards that feel comfortable. I'm here to stay... =) *DookLover* [Posted in FML issue 4553]