Hello everyone!
I'd like to say, first of all, that this post does not address the
present situation only -- as longtime listers will suspect.
Personally -- and I don't suppose I am the only one in that case, far
from it! ;) --, I like opinions to be expressed clearly and
thoughtfully. I think there is a tendency, with e-mail, to respond very
quickly, which can reflect the naturalness of a conversation, but also
can lead to mistakes, misunderstandings and overly impulsive behavior.
May I suggest that listers always try to write with some care and always
reread their messages before sending them to the whole list -- and that,
if they don't have enough time to do so, it might be better, generally,
to postpone sending them? I also think that every contributor on
Vocalist should give at least his or her name, especially when voicing
strong opinions or answering one message in particular.
Line
(Quebec-born, French-speaking light contralto, an amateur student of
singing and a translator [now freelance] by profession.)
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