Below is a copy of the Admin message I posted to the group yesterday as a special notice. Feel free to post your comments here about this request, or send me a private email if you prefer.
Dear MarinFreecycle Members,
There’s something in the air on our community board, and it seems to be
spreading. The “short story” post on why a Wanted item is asked for, or a story
about why an item is being Offered. Often times these are sprinkled with
information of a personal nature (not a good idea and a reminder that our rules
advise against this), and reasons why you desperately in need of…whatever.
Now, I like a good short story, and a clever turn of the phrase, however,
messages posted to the board in ALL instances should be short and sweet and
limited to information only about the tangible item being given away, asked for,
taken, or received.
It’s my bad for letting the short stories be taken to another level by some, as
those very stories could be inspiring others to cuddle up with their keyboards
more and do the same in their postings.
So from this point forward, I want everyone to know, posts that cross the line
into storyville will be rejected with a note from me asking for a brevity
re-post.
Thank you all,
Nicole
PS: You are welcome to share your long- and short-stories anytime at my blog. No
log-in required. http://marincountyfreecycle.org/wp/ It’s not a place for
posting offers, wants, etc, or personal info either, but you can post your rants
and/or raves too, anytime.
, and they just don’t want to deal with replying to everyone as they believe