[OSList] Are You a frequent Lurker on OSLIST?

Suzanne Daigle via OSList oslist at lists.openspacetech.org
Thu Dec 11 06:54:13 PST 2014


Dear Dan, thank you so much for posting this invitation. To see so many
names that I don't really know pop up warms my heart. I feel the larger
world presence.

I know I don't fall into the "lurker" category.  Don't quite understand why
as I had been a behind the scenes, in the shadows for most of my life and
career.  Somehow Open Space gave me to courage to blurt instead of lurk
and... blurt I still do. Often feeling that what I have to say may not have
the depth of knowledge that others have but I'll self-admit to wearing my
heart on my sleeve more and more as I grow older. It's because I've seen
Open Space unlock so many hearts, giving so many the courage to speak up
and step out though I also honor the huge value of silence and presence.
All part of life and open space.

When I started speaking out loud on this list, I felt uncomfortable, not
wanting to draw attention to myself (still feel that way) but what
surprised me most were the notes sent to me privately appreciating that
what I had said, they felt too. Others encouraged me to keep writing. And
then like others, at times I felt the disapproval (real or perceived), I
felt insecure and it scared me but it also made me grow. I'm still growing
inside.

Our conversation this week with Dan and others  was imbued with deep
sharing and questions. We spoke our own experience on the OS list and
wondered about others...do we feel safe to speak our contrary views, do
others?  If Harrison or those with long experience in Open Space speak
their wisdom and it may not be ours, does it feel comfortable to speak up
and counter those views? Is it shutting down the dialogue?   Does the OS
list in its written form limit how we can push our own boundaries? Words
can be so limiting.  Then we talked about Tricia's weekly Skype call which
has opened a deeper and different  sharing.  We all agreed that the OS list
is invaluable and so rich in so many ways.

And then I mentioned "love" ... the deep love for many and with many in
this community, a love that ultimately should create giant spaces for
conflict, for discordant views, for harmony, for celebration, for a knot in
our stomach or the  warm fuzzy feeling of gratitude.

Yup... I still have that knot in my stomach right now hoping that all this
doesn't sound too mushy or raw. Coming from the business world, it was not
often welcome to bring the whole of us to work, the playful, the emotional
and the serious side. I still feel that way but a lot less.

Enough said for today.  Big hugs to all, lurkers and non-lurkers.  We are
all welcome here! And may we make room for many more and welcome them too.

Suzanne

Suzanne Daigle
Open Space Facilitator
NuFocus Strategic Group

FL 941-359-8877
Cell: 203-722-2009
www.nufocusgroup.com
s.daigle at nufocusgroup.com
Twitter @Daiglesuz


On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Liz Martins via OSList <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> 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.
>
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>
>
> 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
>> ChangeWorks of the Heartland
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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
>> > --
>> >
>> > Daniel Mezick, President
>> >
>> > New Technology Solutions Inc.
>> >
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