Re: CHAT: Conlang Cycles

 --- "Davis, Iain E." skrzypszy:

> > Every time I get back on the list I assume that no one will
> > remember me. I just don't post that often. So,I go through
> > the whole schpiel, what my langs are, where they are, what
> > they're about etc,etc,etc.
>
> This could be one of the reasons I never bother to introduce myself on a
> list.  I never know if I'm going to stick around long enough and then
> I'd end up doing it over.
Well, speaking for myself, I immediately recognize your name. And it appears to
me that you are already on the list for a while. Why would you assume people
won't recognize you if you are an infrequent poster? For someone who reads
(almost) everything, the name of an infrequent poster should at least ring a
bell. I like the habit of introducing yourself, since it definitely helps the
bell ringing, and gives the feeling that you actually know a person.

> 'sides, I like lurk mode. :).
Personally, I just cannot follow a discussion and not participate in it :)

> Of course, occasionally I'll get "Who the heck are you!?" response when
> I finally see something that motivates me to respond.
Then I don't know what lists you are on, because on this list I have never seen
such a reaction. It's pretty impolite, anyway.

Jan

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"Originality is the art of concealing your source." - Franklin P. Jones

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