Hi Everyone, I wanted to comment on a little trend that I've noticed of late on the listserv: that is, individuals airing a grievance in such a way as they appear to be addressing the entire listserv audience - and rather rudely, at that. I think it's important when using a public message board such as this one to complain about something that we try retain a sense of civility. This includes using a friendly opening (Dear Neighbors/Hello Everyone, etc.) and more importantly; writing with the assumption that the overwhelming majority of people we are addressing are NOT guilty of the behavior of which we complain. It's so easy to misinterpret the tone with which something is written when we don't have verbal or visual cues to accompany our words, and I've read a few emails over the last few days that have basically come off as pretty accusatory and unfriendly. It kind of rubs me the wrong way when I feel like I'm being reprimanded for something I didn't do. So, this is just a gentle plea to try to keep things friendly, and operate under the assumption that we are all innocent until proven guilty. Anything else *just comes off as being rude*…. if you know what I mean :) Cheers, Catherine