From Glenda here.

Okay. Bob and I have read the answers here. Some of you seem to feel the way Bob does, wanting to have conversation anew rather than just do research. He and I see severa; longtime Mudcatters think 'to do research first' is of extreme importance before starting a new thread.

Bob says if he wanted to do research he wouldn't be trying to 'chat,' he'd "go back to college". But when he starts new threads he is looking for conversation. OK. We do appreciate links to other pertinent threads SOME of the time, like when we ask for information. We can ignore them if we don't have time to read them. But, when he 'walks up to you' so to speak, and starts a conversation and the only thing said back to him is 'click here', it is taken as a rebuff.

Let's try to keep some open conversation here. If you only have time to say, "here's a blue clickie," say it nicely,please. Add the comment that you are in a rush and acknowledge that the individual, whether it is Bob, me, or another, wants to talk to someone.

IF you think a thread is boring, or simple-minded, as some of you have actually SAID to Bob about some of his threads, think of how you would feel having that said to you on a day that you really were in need of a friend. Ever been a little depressed and had someone take five minutes of their day with you and feel better? Think about it.

Perhaps Bob should start the threads with, "Does anyone have time to chat?" *G*

hanks for the education thru your comments in this thread.

Sorry to have gotten long-winded but ...

Glenda