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Re: Professional archivists



Yes but...my delete finger is starting to cramp, and I'm out of Tums.

On Fri, 23 Aug 2002, Sokolow, Daniel wrote:

> I was going to hold my tongue, but since others have replied I will chime in
> as well.  First off, I started the thread, so I apologize if anyone was
> greatly offended.  I also don't mean to take anyone specific to task for
> their frustration with the current discussions on the list.
>
> Despite that, I don't really think this is such a big deal.  As Elaine
> pointed out, many of us work alone, or largely so.  We have few
> opportunities to socialize with other (especially if we don't make SAA) and
> the list sometimes becomes the equivalent of a cocktail party or a
> conversation in the hall at the conferene.
>
> I admit the off-topic conversation is not purely apropos of the list, but
> frankly, that's OK.  You can dump the responses in the trash without a
> second thought.  And as I've said before, if the conversation on the list
> isn't archival, members are free to bring up new subjects.  I'll remind
> everyone that the food thread started with a legitimate archival topic - my
> posting on photo organization.
>
> If anyone's drastically upset, one could always start one's own list and
> insist the conversations are purely archival.  I for one think that kind of
> list would be useful but uninteresting and cut down on the camaraderie of
> this list, which can get too much after a while but makes life more fun.
>
> Anyway, I could use a Corned Beef on rye with a Dr. Brown's Cream Soda
>
> D (Waiting for the smack upside the head) S
>
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