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In a message dated 4/1/04 5:24:02 PM, theresefitz@hotmail.com writes:<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE CITE STYLE="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px" TYPE="CITE"></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">There seems to be some unspoken rank and privilege in this putatively open space, an assumption that whereas if this were a physical open space in a conference center, I could butterfly my thoughts hither and thither. . . but here it feels like only long time members are free to freely speak their thoughts.<BR>
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</BLOCKQUOTE></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">Therese--<BR>
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I think that the biggest difference between a "physical" Open Space and a "virtual" Open Space is that here we get only the words, without the tone of voice, facial expression, body language--and we are missing the opportunity to elaborate or correct immediately if our words were misunderstood or incorrectly interpreted by those who hear us.<BR>
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I question your assumption that only longtime members are free to speak freely--I see posts freely speaking from those who have only recently joined the list, and there are longtime members who are seldom heard from. Although apparently you don't consider yourself a "longtime member," you often speak eloquently to the point of a discussion, and I appreciate your voice.<BR>
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But I do remember that when I first joined the list, I often hesitated before pushing the SEND button, knowing that 300 or so people might read my words. Now I am bolder, or more foolish!<BR>
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Joelle</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"></FONT></HTML>
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