[Noisebridge-discuss] retaining members

jim jim at systemateka.com
Thu Feb 3 21:18:32 UTC 2011


    the last long-winded discussion brought to mind 
memories of previous email storms, notably those that 
included a scolding tone. in the aftermath of some of 
these email storms, at least, i know we've subsequently 
lost members who were put off by the scourging they 
perceived they were getting. note that some members who 
were not targets have disappeared, seemingly out of 
disgust. i have to say i don't like being associated 
with a disapproving group. 

    expressing disapproval of others should be done   <--- 
very carefully, at least if we want to retain members. 
    
    seems to me that if the urge to disapprove of 
someone else comes up, think of it as a need to go 
to a kind of virtual toilet and relieve yourself in 
private. after venting, maybe clean up and then go 
to the target and ASK QUESTIONS (rather than make 
accusations). 

    i think it's okay to hate others, it's kind of 
fun, but threatens group survival if expressed 
publicly. 
    i'm asking, please don' do that no more, please. 





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