Some More Thoughts!

• See you in two weeks! by John Suler, 6/10/98
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    • re: meandering/group dynamics by John Suler, 8/4/98
      
      

Actually, I brought up two separate issues in the same post. First, I was saying that it might be helpful to better focus our conversations, so we can really explore a particular issue in depth. I think to not do this ultimately ends up in a scattering of opinions on different subjects (which for me, at least, is less interesting).

Oh, John about my cyber-distractions. I am trying to develop a network of school psychologists around the country who work in special ed settings and have specific interests in particular disabilities (PDD, mental retardation, hearing/vision impairments etc). That's been pretty time consuming!!

Now for the other part of what I said! I think we all define likeability in different ways. For me, the way words show a sense of humor is important. The way that people respond to provocation online, how tolerant they are of differences is something I pay attention to. How people respond to my humor is often a determinant of my response to them. I think I also respond to whether someone 'sounds' interesting to me- but this is hard to pin down. At this point I'm tempted to look at specific responses during this forum, but I'm afraid I'll lose all this if I go back and look!!- I'll do that next time! I think I lose interest quickly when it sounds as if someone is arguing just for the sake of being negative or controversial and they don't seem to be taking in what anybody else is saying. I think similarities of interests as these are expressed directly and indirectly during conversation creates degrees of liking as well. It is certainly interesting to me that I can come away with impressions of good naturedness (as in John's case), but not always be exactly sure where that impression came from. Hmmm-enough for now!!

• re: more thoughts by John Suler, 8/7/98
  • Cognitive Styles by Doug W., 8/7/98