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Posted by Louise in Iowa on October 16, 2009, 9:03 am
Larisa, I think Nightmist's post answers your question. No one actually is
removing the OT from your subject line - their newsreader or something is
removing it for them.
I had this problem when I was using Outlook Express, so when I replied to a
message, I had to make a conscious effort to put the OT back in. My
conscious effort isn't always the best, though, so . . .
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Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa
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> so, here's a somewhat relevant question.....when I post an OT message,
> and yes, there are more of those from me recently since I haven't
> actually been able to quilt for a while.....it seems that someone
> responding to it will, invariably change the topic so that there is no
> OT label anymore.....then further down, somebody else will change it
> back to an OT thread.
> My question is very simple....if the original poster has determined it
> is OT (more stuff, less fabrics/quilting), why change it when you are
> responding to it?? Sometimes, the changed topic shows up as a new
> topic for me (still trying to figure this one out), when it is really
> part of an OT thread.....am I making any sense, or is this clear as
> mud?? The tangent question is why anyone would take it upon
> themselves to change the topic in any form if they aren't the original
> poster of the message.....
> Just curious.....but, to get back to the core of this...really, some
> people need to vent and have no other means of doing so (or at least
> feel they have no other means of doing so). If it is someone I know,
> I will read their messages and decide for myself if I will continue to
> read updates....regardless of being OT or not. When the messages
> start getting really kooky (as in recent cases), I will continue to
> keep the poster in my thoughts, but I don't continue to read their
> messages or any responses posted to them.
> We were given, as human beings, free will....the right to
> choose.....choose not to read the OT posts, but if you do and you
> complain about it, make sure that YOU haven't posted any OT messages
> as well....goes back to that people in glass houses thing.
> Larisa, who likes the diversity, and specifically for MaryD, is hoping
> that the jobs you mentioned (OT post) are progressing and that you get
> to move to where you want to
> P.S. Have you noticed that this post, regarding OT posts, is getting
> more activity in the last 24 hours than any other post, specifically
> the ON topic ones???
>
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Posted by off kilter quilter@somwherequi on October 16, 2009, 9:15 am
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> Larisa, I think Nightmist's post answers your question. No one actually i=
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> removing the OT from your subject line - their newsreader or something is
> removing it for them.
> I had this problem when I was using Outlook Express, so when I replied to=
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> message, I had to make a conscious effort to put the OT back in. My
> conscious effort isn't always the best, though, so . . .
> --
> Louise in Iowa
> nieland1390@mchsi dot comhttp://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa
com...
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> > so, here's a somewhat relevant question.....when I post an OT message,
> > and yes, there are more of those from me recently since I haven't
> > actually been able to quilt for a while.....it seems that someone
> > responding to it will, invariably change the topic so that there is no
> > OT label anymore.....then further down, somebody else will change it
> > back to an OT thread.
> > My question is very simple....if the original poster has determined it
> > is OT (more stuff, less fabrics/quilting), why change it when you are
> > responding to it?? =A0Sometimes, the changed topic shows up as a new
> > topic for me (still trying to figure this one out), when it is really
> > part of an OT thread.....am I making any sense, or is this clear as
> > mud?? =A0The tangent question is why anyone would take it upon
> > themselves to change the topic in any form if they aren't the original
> > poster of the message.....
> > Just curious.....but, to get back to the core of this...really, some
> > people need to vent and have no other means of doing so (or at least
> > feel they have no other means of doing so). =A0If it is someone I know,
> > I will read their messages and decide for myself if I will continue to
> > read updates....regardless of being OT or not. =A0When the messages
> > start getting really kooky (as in recent cases), I will continue to
> > keep the poster in my thoughts, but I don't continue to read their
> > messages or any responses posted to them.
> > We were given, as human beings, free will....the right to
> > choose.....choose not to read the OT posts, but if you do and you
> > complain about it, make sure that YOU haven't posted any OT messages
> > as well....goes back to that people in glass houses thing.
> > Larisa, who likes the diversity, and specifically for MaryD, is hoping
> > that the jobs you mentioned (OT post) are progressing and that you get
> > to move to where you want to
> > P.S. =A0Have you noticed that this post, regarding OT posts, is getting
> > more activity in the last 24 hours than any other post, specifically
> > the ON topic ones???
Thank you all for your replies, it actually makes sense to me
now....for some reason, NightMist's comment was not getting processed
in my "mom dealing with sick child and sick hubby" brain. I shall go
back and re-read it, but thank you for all the clarification. Polly,
I was not accusing, just questioning, Doc, you made perfect
sense...and yes, I sometimes get totally lost when it started out
about fabrics, etc. but I only get the most recent messages which are
about fudge, house repairs, or whatever.....the only way I can see
house repairs and quilting going together are if you take a look at
the drywall I put up.....long story for another time
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Posted by Michelle C. on October 16, 2009, 3:11 pm
Hi Larissa,
I think Nightmist's explanation of some readers automatically stripping
out the OT when it's followed by a colon, maybe why your posts have
gotten changed. I didn't realize this would happen until she mentioned
it a couple of days ago. Now, I am careful not to use the colon.
Best regards,
Michelle in Nevada
off kilter quilter@somwherequiet.net wrote:
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> so, here's a somewhat relevant question.....when I post an OT message,
> and yes, there are more of those from me recently since I haven't
> actually been able to quilt for a while.....it seems that someone
> responding to it will, invariably change the topic so that there is no
> OT label anymore.....then further down, somebody else will change it
> back to an OT thread.
>
> My question is very simple....if the original poster has determined it
> is OT (more stuff, less fabrics/quilting), why change it when you are
> responding to it?? Sometimes, the changed topic shows up as a new
> topic for me (still trying to figure this one out), when it is really
> part of an OT thread.....am I making any sense, or is this clear as
> mud?? The tangent question is why anyone would take it upon
> themselves to change the topic in any form if they aren't the original
> poster of the message.....
>
> Just curious.....but, to get back to the core of this...really, some
> people need to vent and have no other means of doing so (or at least
> feel they have no other means of doing so). If it is someone I know,
> I will read their messages and decide for myself if I will continue to
> read updates....regardless of being OT or not. When the messages
> start getting really kooky (as in recent cases), I will continue to
> keep the poster in my thoughts, but I don't continue to read their
> messages or any responses posted to them.
>
> We were given, as human beings, free will....the right to
> choose.....choose not to read the OT posts, but if you do and you
> complain about it, make sure that YOU haven't posted any OT messages
> as well....goes back to that people in glass houses thing.
>
> Larisa, who likes the diversity, and specifically for MaryD, is hoping
> that the jobs you mentioned (OT post) are progressing and that you get
> to move to where you want to
>
> P.S. Have you noticed that this post, regarding OT posts, is getting
> more activity in the last 24 hours than any other post, specifically
> the ON topic ones???
>
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Posted by Roberta on October 16, 2009, 6:12 am
I don't mind, as long as people mark OT. I read if I have time and I'm
in the mood, otherwise just skip all those. It just doesn't feel right
if rctq doesn't produce at least a few dozen posts every day!
Roberta in D
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>Can we get this group back to quilting, please? For mental, emotional, and
>other than quilting help, recipe searches, & other not quilting topics go to
>Face Book or an appropriate newsgroup or email for help. Most days there
>are a few quilting messages but most are OT.
>Thanks.
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Posted by Jo Gibson on October 16, 2009, 1:07 pm
maryd wrote:
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> Can we get this group back to quilting, please? For mental, emotional,
> and other than quilting help, recipe searches, & other not quilting
> topics go to Face Book or an appropriate newsgroup or email for help.
> Most days there are a few quilting messages but most are OT.
> Thanks.
I agree. But if you like looking at quilts and projects, it's always
nice to do a search on the internet for quilting blogs, shows, museums.
It's a good way to get a quilting fix, I've found (without actually
buying fabric).
-- Jo in Scotland
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> and yes, there are more of those from me recently since I haven't
> actually been able to quilt for a while.....it seems that someone
> responding to it will, invariably change the topic so that there is no
> OT label anymore.....then further down, somebody else will change it
> back to an OT thread.
> My question is very simple....if the original poster has determined it
> is OT (more stuff, less fabrics/quilting), why change it when you are
> responding to it?? Sometimes, the changed topic shows up as a new
> topic for me (still trying to figure this one out), when it is really
> part of an OT thread.....am I making any sense, or is this clear as
> mud?? The tangent question is why anyone would take it upon
> themselves to change the topic in any form if they aren't the original
> poster of the message.....
> Just curious.....but, to get back to the core of this...really, some
> people need to vent and have no other means of doing so (or at least
> feel they have no other means of doing so). If it is someone I know,
> I will read their messages and decide for myself if I will continue to
> read updates....regardless of being OT or not. When the messages
> start getting really kooky (as in recent cases), I will continue to
> keep the poster in my thoughts, but I don't continue to read their
> messages or any responses posted to them.
> We were given, as human beings, free will....the right to
> choose.....choose not to read the OT posts, but if you do and you
> complain about it, make sure that YOU haven't posted any OT messages
> as well....goes back to that people in glass houses thing.
> Larisa, who likes the diversity, and specifically for MaryD, is hoping
> that the jobs you mentioned (OT post) are progressing and that you get
> to move to where you want to
> P.S. Have you noticed that this post, regarding OT posts, is getting
> more activity in the last 24 hours than any other post, specifically
> the ON topic ones???
>