Community Makes the Difference

  To everyone in the J-Land Community!  I've been reading all the posts that were already here. And it occurs to me that "community" is the key to the whole "feel" of J-Land.  How'd this occur?  Maybe it was kick-started because at first it was for AOL Members only.  The ease of recognizing a screen name and cultivating a relationship.  Everyone had at least thier ISP and some software in common.

The fact that the "Notify AOL" button is close at hand works somewhat like the cop walking his beat thru a neighborhood.  That AOL itself is somewhat like everyone's favorite yet often annoying uncle.  Offering help when needed.  And giving us all something to grouse about together.  ;o) 

But more than anything I believe it is those who came first to settle this frontier that set the mold.  And overwhelmingly thier support and warmth has been passed on to each successive wave of entrants. 

I can honestly say that I have not met anyone here that I do not like.  And no one has ever made me to feel belittled or beleaguered nor unwelcomed. 

May we be faithful to carry the tradition forward.  To preserve this corner of the web in the pristine condition in which we found it.

Barbara

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