[Oe List ...] Further thoughts on the future - the easy one

[Shelley Hahn]

I am only on the OE listserv because it connects me to my large extended
family who have been such an important part of my life.  I don't know what
the Dialogue listserv is like, since I don't subscribe to it, but I imagine
that it is more about "the work" than "the people."  Of course, I know we
cannot completely separate the people from the work--especially since the
"mission" continues to be important to so many.  And I appreciate hearing
about what people are doing--but mostly because I care about the people
more than because I necessarily feel connected to their work.  (I don't
mean to sound indifferent or apathetic; just making a point about my
focus.)  In a perfect world, I'd rather not have a huge volume of email
added that's about the work of the EI/ICA and its offspring ... but I doubt
I'd opt out of the list if the two lists were combined.

I believe it was Herman who said something recently about the fact that
we're colleagues first and friends second (or something like that; pardon
the paraphrasing).  But to me, you are all family first, friends second,
and only sort of colleagues.  I am so very grateful for this forum that
allows me to stay connected to you all.

Herman, I know I didn't fill in the blanks very succinctly, but perhaps my
verbose response will help whomever makes decisions about these two lists.
:)

Fond regards to all,
Shelley


On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Herman Greene <hfgreenenc at gmail.com> wrote:

> The easy issue I raised was what is the difference between the OE and
> Dialogue listservs, given (if it is true) that the people on the two lists
> are mostly the same and there are a lot of double postings.
>
> You might respond by starting with these statements:
>
>
>    - I am on both listserves because . . .
>    - I am on only one listserv, the ______ listserve, because . . .
>    - I agree, there is no difference and they should be combined. Here's
>    why . . .
>    - The OE listserv is for ____________ and the Dialogue listserv is for
>    __________
>
>
> At my advanced old age (as I am reminded on these lists), I of course no
> that things get into history for different reasons and then remain after
> those reasons no longer apply. The OE listserve was initiality to address
> concerns related to sexual abuse of the emerging generation in the order,
> but this is not longer addressed on that listserve.
>
> In my view the OE listserve is more about the personal lives of former
> members of OE, but then when I joined the Dialogue listserve I found that
> it concerned almost the same thing.
>
> By the way, I'm not expecting the listserves to be combined, simply
> because (because what I'm not sure).
>
> Still some may find this an interesting topic. I'm inclined to go back to
> OE only because I joined these conversations to stay in touch with those
> dear colleagues with whom I shared an important part of my life.
>
> Herman
>
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