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>Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:31:45 -0400
>To:tw
>From:katnagel -at- eznet -dot- net (Kat Nagel/MasterWork)
>Subject:Restuff
>Guy Haas wrote:
>>>
>>Wonder how many of us are on all 3: TECHWR-L, COPYEDITING-L, and WordPlay...
>>
>>Probably way too many.
>WordPlay is purely for fun.
>The other two lists are for work, and each has a different professional
>focus. In order for TW and CE to -stay- focused, they have to restrict
>the amount of bandwidth 'wasted' on off-topic discussions.
>THIS IS A GOOD THING.
>But I still need the fun stuff to remind me that I became a writer/editor
>because I -enjoy- words. So WordPlay is where I take those fascinating,
>funny, off-topic conversations after they've been flamed off TW and CE.
>There are enough non-professional-writer folks on that list to maintain
>levity and mirth and general good will, and to keep the conversation from
>becoming unrelentingly serious.
>If you are interested in subscribing, let me know. I'll send you the
>administrivia stuff, and a few hints on fitting in with the WordPlay
>Culture.
@Kat_____ Kat Nagel
MasterWork Consulting Services Rochester, NY
LIFE1 (techwriting/docdesign) katnagel -at- eznet -dot- net
LIFE2 (vocal chamber music) PlaynSong -at- aol -dot- com
