Re: When it comes to wcenter,

[Stephen Newmann <newmann@msmary.edu>]

Say, Katie, I once knew someone who "drove a buick".  Does yours ever
leave you in the lurch (or in the parkinglot)?  :)  --stephen

On Thu, 8 Dec 1994, Katie Fischer wrote:

> Jennifer,
> 	trust your instincts and observations.  I used to do mbu too (is 
> this beginning to sound like the Wizard of Oz or what?).  I often think 
> wcenter is as you describe because list participants are writing 
> center people (although a few of us admit when threatened that we also 
> teach in a real classroom).  Look at what we do for a living.  Who could 
> be serious and yet survive? ..................katie fischer
> 
> P.S.  Don't feel bad about the fiat thing.  Even the people who wrote 
> about it did't understand it.  It's like interpreting the bible for 
> some people;  it can mean anything you  want it to mean at the time.  Boldly 
> admit you drive a buick and they will love you anyway.
> 
> On Thu, 8 Dec 1994, Jennifer Nyland wrote:
> 
> > I was wondering if you could help me answer a question.  I am nearing the 
> > end of a quarter long study of e-mail discourse, and I have been 
> > attempting to come up with my own conclusion to the following question 
> > when I thought you may have a better answer than I do.
> > 
> > My question follows some observations I have made about the differences 
> > between discussions on wcenter and mbu-l.  It seems to me that wcenter 
> > people have more fun and feel free to make jokes at their own 
> > discussions.  I have also noticed the inclusion on inside jokes in your 
> > discussions that would not be understood by newbies.  For example I came 
> > in during the middle of your discussion on fiats and still haven't 
> > figured out what the fiat was supposed to stand for.  I'm , 
> > however, particularly referring to the discussion of 
> > tutors writing on students papers that occurred about a month ago.  Your 
> > comments ranged from tutors wearing boxing gloves and protective headgear 
> > to melting down magic markers that were used to write on students' 
> > foreheads.  This interests me because I have seen no such joking around 
> > on mbu-l and I wonder if it would be at all welcomed there.
> > Some of you may be subscribed to both lists and could provide some 
> > insight into why the atmosphere (or how that atmosphere was created) 
> > allows you to deviate from the seriousness of the discussion on wcenter 
> > and enjoy such fun chats with friends.  
> > Thanks for your help.
> > Jennifer
> > 
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