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About Patrick Brian O'Connell's request for lurkers:
Ok, you got me to post. Now consider my situation,
The information I get from the list is valuable to
my business and professional life, so I like to lurk.
I am self-employed, so I pay for my connections and
download time. I get my messages once a day, usually
at night. 24-hour turn around is the best you can hope
for on a list from me.
When it comes to the messages on the list, I get very
picky and, honestly, trash about 80% unread. I download,
save, and send private e-mail reply to items that interest
me or relate to my business.
Occasionally, I post a specific question and ask for
private replys.
Now, consider this nightmare. Every lurker on the list
decides to send a two line reply to the list within the
same 24 hour period.
- People like me immediately unsubscribe.
- People who have the benefit of an employer paid
connection would probably lose that privilege.
Lurking on this list is a benefit to me professionally. I hope
no one takes offense at lurkers. Occasionally we do respond ;)
BB
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