participation

[Guest guest]

Dear Members

This has been a slow month for CHA. The email server and T-1 line

at PCOM has been down for over a month due to a blunder by our local phone

company (go figger, right). Since about 20% of our members either

use PCOM email as their CHA address or depend on the computers at the school

to access the internet, this has inhibited the usual degree of discussion.

We have had about 65 new members join during this period and I just want

them and the rest of you to know what is going on. This problem should

be soon remedied.

On a related note, I know some people do not participate because they

do not want to be "attacked", as Will put it last week. Well, first

of all, we all miss Will's input when he sits on the sidelines as we miss

all who feel this way. This list was set up to encourage lively debate.

I don't care for personal attacks and try and watch closely to prevent

such things. However, email is a tricky arena. Without the

the cues of normal conversation, such as body language, inflection and

facial expression, things can often be misconstrued. There are many

folks on this list who express their points with tenacity and adamance,

but I know most of these people and can be pretty sure that none of them

is being malicious. We have had some malicious folks in the past

and they have been summarily banished. So don't be afraid to speak

up. We want to hear from all of you. The more the merrier.

But for those who get easily riled as I do, try not to send emails in anger.

Emotions are no basis for a good argument. sometimes I write strongly

worded posts and set them aside for a day till I am rational again.

Then I am glad I waited and rewrite a more civilized post. A good

rule of thumb is to not write anything you wouldn't feel comfortable saying

to someone's face. Thanks for your cooperation in this exciting forum.

As of today, we have 450 members. We started with 3 just 2.5 years

ago.

 

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(858) 946-0070

FAX:

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[Guest guest]

Allow me to add my experience to encourage participation. I took

the time to post quite a long case, seeking input from members regarding

a patient's prostate-related condition. The replies have really helped,

all in different ways. Of note, a very thoughtful and thorough exposition

from Bob Flaws which has clarified my thinking process. I liked that

he assisted me in my thinking about this patient. Where else can

you find and participate in this multiplicity of approaches in all phases

of our Chinese herb craft? Thank you all.

Frances

 

Dear Members

This has been a slow month for CHA. The email server and T-1 line

at PCOM has been down for over a month due to a blunder by our local phone

company (go figger, right). Since about 20% of our members either

use PCOM email as their CHA address or depend on the computers at the school

to access the internet, this has inhibited the usual degree of discussion.

We have had about 65 new members join during this period and I just want

them and the rest of you to know what is going on. This problem should

be soon remedied.

On a related note, I know some people do not participate because they

do not want to be "attacked", as Will put it last week. Well, first

of all, we all miss Will's input when he sits on the sidelines as we miss

all who feel this way. This list was set up to encourage lively debate.

I don't care for personal attacks and try and watch closely to prevent

such things. However, email is a tricky arena. Without the

the cues of normal conversation, such as body language, inflection and

facial expression, things can often be misconstrued. There are many

folks on this list who express their points with tenacity and adamance,

but I know most of these people and can be pretty sure that none of them

is being malicious. We have had some malicious folks in the past

and they have been summarily banished. So don't be afraid to speak

up. We want to hear from all of you. The more the merrier.

But for those who get easily riled as I do, try not to send emails in anger.

Emotions are no basis for a good argument. sometimes I write strongly

worded posts and set them aside for a day till I am rational again.

Then I am glad I waited and rewrite a more civilized post. A good

rule of thumb is to not write anything you wouldn't feel comfortable saying

to someone's face. Thanks for your cooperation in this exciting forum.

As of today, we have 450 members. We started with 3 just 2.5 years

ago.

 

-- ,

 

 

VOICE:

(858) 946-0070

FAX:

(858) 946-0067

 

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