Mind's Eye Re: death of ME

 "From the number of "views"certain topics receive, it seems that many do not even view topics that fall outside their interests."

An observation would be "many topics receive a low number of views."  You statement assumes why - a judgement.  It is a fact, that unless someone is signed into ME, the view will not be counted.  I do this often, as I review posts as much as possible.  However, my reasons for commenting on some and not others are my own and I am entitled to them.  Last I checked, I am free to do so.  That you judge me as someone who does not view topics or comment on them if they fall outside my interests does not concern me.  If you feel ignored because of that, you are entitled to your feelings and I am not responsible for them.

Hundreds of people are members of ME, many never leave moderated status because they never comment.  Why do we care who views what or who comments on what?  That we have the freedom to do so and the civility to allow people to be who they are while responding to what they have to say (or not) respectfully is part of what keeps the group going. 

On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 11:11:39 AM UTC-5, andrew vecsey wrote:

Dear group members.
Vj Kris`s wish to unsubscribe from this group has pushed me to share my comments about this group.
I have a list of points I would like to share. Please do not take them personally.

1. Despite the number of "views" topics get, there are very few contributors. Gabby, Molly, Allan, Ash, archytas, gibbs, channe, and Maudo, are the ones I see other than myself. Many of the contributors seem to be academic types that use words and phrases that are for me difficult to understand.
   
2. Despite Allan`s moto of "hurt no one", he can be very hurtful in his comments. This is I think because Allan takes things too personally. I also have a feeling that he is so strongly opinionated, that his mind and heart seem to be closed at times.
3. Despite the friendship and care shown amongst the contributors, there is a lot of cruel back stabbing.   
4. Despite being a group of "thinkers", we all have our own interests. We tend not to comment or provide feedback whenever topics do not interest us. I tend to view all topics, in the hopes that I can contribute my opinions on them, but many times, the academic jargon used is above my head. From the number of "views"certain topics receive, it seems that many do not even view topics that fall outside their interests.
   

Despite these criticisms, "Mind`s Eye" is my preferred group to share my ideas with. I look forward to looking for interesting topics and especially look forward to read comments and feedback on the topics I post and on my comments of posts that are posted by others.
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On Monday, October 21, 2013 9:35:53 PM UTC+2, Allan Heretic wrote:

Is it the desire of the group members of Minds Eye to let the our group fade in to the foot notes of time,,  one day wishing it was back?

Hiding in the dark corners of the mind?

Where can we go to stimulate our minds or is it just to be Black Empty silence??

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|_D Allan

Life is for moral, ethical and truthful living.

Of course I talk to myself,
Sometimes I need expert advice..

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