Re: [Mind's Eye] Re: Group Management

Whether you wanted to or not, Arch, you're not part of the mix. 

I've handed off ownership to Ornamental Mind, Archytas, and Molly Brogan, and removed myself from the list of owners and mods. 

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:53 AM, archytas <nwterry@gmail.com> wrote:

You know, I should throw my hat into the ring.  Then I could ban the
rest of you and have a nice chat with my mate Al!  I have no problems
with Orn as I don't' know what happened.

On Sep 23, 6:51 pm, Molly <mollyb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Gabby.  I have emailed Orn and Chris and hope we can come to
> agreement soon.  I think that although we each get busy with what life
> offers us, we check back in from time to time and have developed
> something good here.  I will keep trying to find a way to give the
> group a way to keep going.  We do need folks to step up and be willing
> to moderate.  James has been gracious enough to do so even with his
> busy life.  Much appreciated.
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> I think it will all work out.
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> Thanks also for your empathy.  I know that I have mentioned my brother
> Mike before.  He was ill off and on for several years.  We were the
> Irish twins in the family, more so in temperament than age.  I was
> holding his hand at the end, and felt him slip away.  When I think of
> that, I think of Francis from time to time, and his wondrous
> vocation.  This is how much this group has touched me.
>
> I hope it does continue on.
>
> On Sep 23, 12:28 pm, gabbydott <gabbyd...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > I am sorry to hear about your brother's death. I hope your time with your
> > family has also given you something.
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> > I see you have been hearing what our recent exchanges here were about. Thank
> > you for being willing to not let the group die.
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> > I find both Orn's and Chris's style of handling the group management issue
> > so disrespectful, that I can imagine how it is collaborating with them. You
> > have got my vote, Molly. I'd probably dream of pink bubbles in faraway land
> > too, had I been surrounded by so much godgiven chimp no1 supremacy for too
> > long. James would be my number two. And my number three is willing to press
> > the unban button for Allan - maybe achytas will find the time.
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> > Group, please take a moment to reflect what Orn's reply "Molly, I'll work it
> > out with Chris" means in the context of why we are exchanging our views,
> > ideas, and experiences here. Support Molly.
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> > On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Molly <mollyb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Having not yet heard from Orn on the matter of continued group
> > > moderation and Allan's ban, I will ask the group now for a clear and
> > > coherent direction.  How do you want the group to be moderated?  If
> > > Orn has bowed out, and you can agree on a mode and moderators, I will
> > > find a way to make it possible technically.
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> > > My suggestion is a group of three moderators.  Depending on the mix, I
> > > may or may not stay on as one.  My brother Michael passed away in
> > > July, and my family has taken most of my free time.  If the mix of
> > > moderators shows promise of harmony, I may be able to remain.  From
> > > past experience, I can say that animosity among moderators (and
> > > members) requires more time and attention.
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> > > It sounds like there are many members of the group who would like to
> > > see it continue.  What are your suggestions for moderating?

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