Kyle,

        First of all, where you been?? I have missed you from the list!!

        Second, I still think Jasper should stay, but I must reconsider my
suggestion about aubjects discussed on this list. The "CP psrt" is, as you
say just the root the binds us. The rest becomes more of a family for me(I
do not
care for the term, "community") As in all families, there is a certain degree
of dysfunction. To attempt to regulate the subject in order to "harmonize"
the family is foolhardy. Dysfunctional eruption may just be tthe heart and
soul of the family!!

Bobby


>Bobby, et. al.,
>
>My opine was not reflective of Jasper's ability to be the listmeister, but
>an observation of his petulance at not being overtly asked to remain so by
>the balance of the group.  If my comments appeared rude, malicious, or
>otherwise out-of-line, I do apologize to both Jasper and the rest of the
>group.
>
>As to the relationship between his "non-CP-ness" and his ability to manage
>the list, well, there is none.  In fact, there may be a bit of reverse pride
>in that we are disabled, or parents of same, and he's not.  I personally
>think Jasper's done a fine job.
>
>Regarding appropriateness of content, you'll find that any list subject will
>undergo many metamorphoses over time, regardless of the "root" subject of
>the list.  Ours is an electronic community made up of individuals with many
>thoughts, ideas and opinions.  The only commonality is CP.  I would think
>that if we forced the threads to be "CP-relevant" only, the reading would
>get pretty dull rather quickly.  Silly threads (like the "Saul" business),
>after a flurry of initial messages, seem to exhaust themselves pretty
>quickly anyway, so I would say that the list is pretty much self-managed by
>those who participate.    I have seen, on occasion, where the topic at hand
>got so far out of our universe that the participants were asked to "take it
>outside" by others besides the listmeister.
>
>Besides, that's the reason the lettering is worn off my DELETE key.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Bobby Greer
>Sent: Thursday, July 08, 1999 10:45 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: ADMIN: Listowner...
>
>
>Jasper,
>
>        I beg of you to reconsider. I do not think a knowledge of CP is
>particularly necessary for a owner of this list. I do not know the
>technological knowledge required to be a listowner, but guess it is
>considerable. Turning this
>list over to just anyone(well meaning, or not) causes me concern. I see
>Kyle and others have voiced their opinions, but I am very satisfied with
>the job. I think
>some thought should be given to establishing a "loose" consensus of what is
>appropriate for the list. E.g., heated discussions of theology has proven
>to be distructive in the past. Please, Jasper, reconsider!!
>
>Bobby Greer