[TYPO3] urgent help needed

[Ron Hall]

On Oct 18, 2006, at 9:29 AM, R. van Twisk wrote:

>
> I think we should stop 'scanning' the mailing list for people
> without a real name and respond to that...
>
> I remember a nice occasion on this list, somebody
> from Spain posted a messages under the name Jesus.
> However in Spain that is a common name,
> But we 'the list' responded as in-appropriate...
>
> thanks,
> Ries
>>>>

Thanks for that note, Ries.

I believe it is important that we have rules and it's important that  
we  point people to them. But let's always do that as gently as we can.

  It is very easy for us to forget what it feels like to be a newbie.  
I remember being intimidated about posting to this list at first  
because I was afraid of making a mistake in list etiquette. I know it  
sounds silly but it is the way I felt at the time.

I do not see a huge problem with this issue but I see it every now  
and then. Even when it does happen I know the sender did not mean to  
sound harsh.

I always try to keep in mind that posts are viewed by a lot more  
people then we realize. People's initial of impressions Typo3 are  
sometimes more affected by the "feel" of our community and the tone  
of our conversations than we realize. So, let's remember people are  
making judgments of TYPO3 by what they see in our posts. . I truly  
believe that the people in this community are fantastic and are our  
greatest asset in attracting people to TYPO3.

I know you all know this and live it, but thought I'd say it anyway. :)

All of you are truly generous with your time on this list and I  
appreciate it.


Ron Hall
Dallas, Texas

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