The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #92014   Message #1754618
Posted By: Rapparee
06-Jun-06 - 09:37 PM
Thread Name: BS: Ageism on mudcat
Subject: RE: BS: Ageism on mudcat
Well, I'm only 61, but welcome.

One suggestion, and this is for everyone: remember that computers can't do anything except show what is typed in. So facial expressions, etc. that might mitigate a statement in conversation or even show humorous intent can't work here. Emoticons take up a little of the slack, but not much. So unless it's an all out vicious attack, don't automatically assume you've been attacked. I call Amos all sorts of things, over on the MOAB, but I'm not serious about it and I think he knows it. At least, I hope he does....