I disagree in part. First, I, too, have a great deal of respect for Edna. I am glad for all of her messages, and for keeping this list -- and when needed, my spirits -- going. As far as what Dianne writes: I am worried that this kind of negativity will prevent others -- like me -- from making our own contributions. Our wonderful government gives us the freedom of speech, including the freedom to write. Who are we to censor someone's sense of humor, (if it is not of sexual/racial/or of a political nature)? If we don't like it, we should do as Audrey does: just delete it. That's what the delete key is for. But you might miss out on a nice story. I forwarded one of Dianne's stories on smoking to a friend who is quitting smoking ... As a former smoker, I could relate to her story, and it brought a smile to my face, and hopefully my friend. If you see some message that is too sexual or too prejudiced, or otherwise offensive, I think we should quietly send a message to the writer, expressing our disapproval. Or just delete it. Other than that, if one person enjoys it, someone else on the list may, too. Thank you, again, Edna, and thanks, too, to Dianne and all of the others, who try to put smiles on our faces. Dianne, I hope this dialog will NOT discourage you, or anyone else, from posting to this list. Respectfully, Bonnie On 11/5/08 10:18 AM, "Barbara Jean Green" <[email protected]> wrote: > RE: On 11/3/08 1:48 PM, "Dianne" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Is this list still alive????? I only see a couple of people sending in >> stuff. I would send in a lot of stuff, but everyone jumps on me when I do. >> Let me know how many are on this list, If there is no one here, maybe I will >> post again. <laughing> Dianne > > Forgive my criticism Dianne, but your personal and very lengthy stories are > not what I hope for on this site. They are the sort of thing better shared > with one's own family. > Very frankly, I thoroughly enjoy the many submissions by Edna Wakeham, who > sends great items and keeps the site alive. I have come to depend upon having > SHORT humorous jokes on this site, so that I can selectively copy and paste to > my e-mails, to print and further mail to friends who need a "planned laugh!" > Among those who are on my list of recipients (thanks to Edna's flow of > tested humor) are my doctor, lawyer, VET, and those without a computer. > Repeatedly, the doctor and Vet tell me how much they appreciate the > print-outs they receive from me every couple of weeks, knowing an envelope > from me is guaranteed to brighten their day (after all their daily stressful > dealings with "people-with-problems"). They tell me they even use many of > these jokes when speaking at their weekly "Lion's Club" meetings. Edna > Wakeham's work, in posting such great stuff, is very far-reaching; finally I > can let her know how much she is appreciated and how widely circulated. > Barbara Jean Green > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message