Posted by muffled on August 29, 2010, at 13:25:35
In reply to Re: new members, posted by Dinah on August 17, 2010, at 16:57:09
> > > Is it because of the opposition to Twitter and Facebook links?
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> > > Dinah
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> > I did think this might have been part of that, yes.
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> That wasn't my understanding of the Twitter/Facebook controversy. I thought that had everything to do with where our posts went, not who came to Babble.*I agree with Dinah.
I agree that new members are welcome.
Its just that babble was more intimate with just a feww comming and going. Large numbers of new people is hard to manage.
When thare are alot of posters it is very difficult to make sure noone is left out. Its much harder to manage a large group. It is less *personal* when a large group.
Have you ever noticed at larger parties, that people tend to break up into smaller groups?
This is not necc. to isolate anyone, its more about managability of converation.
The twitter/facebook controversy was more about that I don't want my conversations w/friends broadcast over an amplification system. I am aware eg, that when I am talking to friends in a coffeeshop, that my words may be overheard, I accept that. But I would not feel comfortable if my words were recorded and posted all over in other coffeeshops all over the place.
So, I feel very strongly about not wanting to exclude others. In fact it can be quite wonderful to have new people come into a group and bring new perspectives. But at the same time, I understand the reality that larger groups will be less personal.
Just the way it is.
So to me, new people is wonderful. Large influxes of new people....not so good.
I also do not mind people just *listening* if they have an interest in the conversation. But at the same time....I wouldn't want masses of people *listening* just cuz they happened to be passing by. Thats why I talk in a modulated tone and don't talk loudly when having a convo ina coffeeshop.
My thots
(oh, and FYI, I did not lv babble due to the new people, but rather due to how the admin manages this site)
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