[OSList] Are You a frequent Lurker on OSLIST?
Liz Martins via OSList
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Thu Dec 11 06:21:10 PST 2014
Hey - I'm here too, not posting often, but taking in the gifts of this list with much gratitude and passing them on in the world.
Liz
Liz Martins
UK
> On 11 Dec 2014, at 11:29, Donnan Stoicovy via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> Another lurker in Pennsylvania!
>
>> On Dec 11, 2014, at 1:10 AM, Christy Lee-Engel via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Daniel and everyone,
>>
>> I haven't yet gotten used to the modern meaning of "lurker" and don't ever identify as one. But I've been an OSList subscriber & once-in-a-blue-moon post-er since 2003 (that is: since first being life-changingly introduced to OST).
>>
>> My active participation is in the listening/reading space at the rim; and in being in deep friendship with people whom I first got to meet & then came to love in Open Space somewhere or another; and in applying the principles of practice in my own life a lot of the time.
>>
>> It's enlivening to see both the old hands and the new waves of Open Space lovers in what I have alwayand the new waves of Open Space lovers in what I have always experienced as a wide and welcoming space here on the OSList.
>>
>> Christy Lee-Engel, ND, EAMP
>> Director, Center for Mind, Body, Spirit and Nature
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>> It is an illusion that we won’t be connected when this form ends - we are always connected, beyond form ~ Angeles Arrien
>>
>>
>>> On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 6:52 PM, Jeff Aitken via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>> Chris was I think an early holder of the record for the largest OST. Until someone (Michael Pannwitz?) held a larger one.
>>>
>>> I mostly lurk too, sometimes throwing in a note from the past. The early OT symposia and OSONOS conferences were joys I shall not forget.
>>>
>>> Always appreciate new voices and perspectives as well.
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Chris Kloth via OSList
>>> Date:12/10/2014 6:29 PM (GMT-08:00)
>>> To: Daniel Mezick ,World wide Open Space Technology email list
>>> Subject: Re: [OSList] Are You a frequent Lurker on OSLIST?
>>>
>>> I am a regular lurker.
>>>
>>> For many years I was an active participant. I have been doing OST and
>>> OST inspired work continuously for about 20 years and used to be an
>>> OSONOS regular. A few of the active participants will remember me.
>>>
>>> Life got very complicated a number of years ago and, while I still do
>>> the work, I rarely feel comfortable adding my 2 cents. Occasionally
>>> offer my 2 bits... I guess that's what happens when interest accrues
>>> on my 2 cents over time.
>>>
>>> I lurk to feel some sense of connection to the OST community and to be
>>> inspired by your work.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Shalom,
>>>
>>> Chris Kloth
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>>> Quoting Daniel Mezick via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>:
>>>
>>> > Some of us were on a call on Tuesday, talking about Open
>>> > Space....and OSLIST....
>>> >
>>> > ...the participants at the time were....
>>> >
>>> > Chuni Li
>>> > Daniel Mezick
>>> > Karen Davis
>>> > Linda Stevenson
>>> > Lucas Cioffi
>>> > Paul Levy
>>> > Peggy Holman
>>> > Skye Hirst
>>> > Suzanne Daigle
>>> > Tricia Chirumbole
>>> > Harold Shinsato
>>> >
>>> > We discussed OSLIST culture, and how the culture of OSLIST may not
>>> > actually be very easy to figure out...
>>> >
>>> > ...we talked about how this list has hundreds upon hundreds of
>>> > members, with just 25 to 45 people (give or take) who post or reply
>>> > with anything close to a regular frequency, and how some speak with
>>> > highly authoritative voices.
>>> >
>>> > ...we talked a bit about how the culture of OSLIST /might actually
>>> > be kind of intimidating for new people/ to participate in.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > The Game
>>> >
>>> > We have no idea how many "regular lurkers" are in the group...we
>>> > talked about trying to find out.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > So: if you are a "regular lurker", someone who examines these OSLIST
>>> > threads periodically but does not actively participate ... are you
>>> > willing to play a little game?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > The Lurker Game: you are invited to play...
>>> >
>>> > 1. *...The goal* is to collectively get some idea of how many of us
>>> > on the list are "regular lurkers".
>>> >
>>> > 2. *...The rules* are:
>>> >
>>> > * If you consider yourself a "regular lurker", consider opting in to
>>> > the game, by replying...
>>> > * If you reply, absolutely nothing further will be asked of you. All
>>> > you are doing is identifying yourself as someone who lurks. That's it.
>>> >
>>> > 3. ...We'll all track *the progress* by watching the thread, and
>>> > seeing how many reply over time.
>>> >
>>> > 4. ...Participation is *opt-in*.
>>>
>>> > To participate, just hit [Reply List] and enter "hey" and press
>>> > [Enter] ...or...
>>> >
>>> > ... (optionally) just say whatever you might want to say, instead
>>> >
>>> > We have no idea what might happen next; let's see what develops.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks!
>>> > Daniel
>>> > --
>>> >
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