[Qcwa] My Observations

[WILHITE, JIM]

Good afternoon to all,

During the past few weeks some fights have broken out on this reflector a=
nd there has been some quality posts about technical subjects.  To me, th=
is is a good reflector and I read everything that comes my way.  I have a=
 couple of things to say that I hope the membership will take as observat=
ions.  I assure everyone I am not being critical.

The sad thing about the english language is the many different meanings o=
f words.  What one person writes, another reads differently.  Another thi=
ng I almost deplore is not being able to see the person who communicates =
on these reflectors.  Body language, eye contact and intent play a role o=
n what we understand when we communicate with others.  These are not pres=
ent in written form on a reflector.  =20

A person who is being jovial when he writes on a subject may be understoo=
d as being mean and degrading to someone, when the intent was to be funny=
.  A perfect example of that occurred today when someone asked a poster i=
f he would send explicit stories off reflector.  =20

I read that post with humor, but others did not.  When subjects are commu=
nicated in written form sometimes the original intent is lost.  When that=
 happens to me, I try to query the person to determine the actual intent.=
  If it was meant to be funny, I laugh with the other fellow.  If he/she =
is trying to be mean or impose their standards that I do not agree with o=
n me then I don't communicate with them any more directly.

I hope the humor continues here and I urge everyone to read each post wit=
h a light heartedness.  We all belong to a great group who, when ham radi=
o is challenged, will support the hobby and individuals involved.  It's a=
 great way for me to hear from members that I may never meet or communica=
te with over the air.

Keep up the good work everyone.

73  Jim
de W5JPW
Life Member # 15945


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