Comments on: My Apology to Email http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/ Virtual Assistant, Website Designer, and Blogger Thu, 17 May 2012 16:11:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Janet Barclay http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-858 Janet Barclay Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:04:59 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-858 Alex, I would also wonder how likely it is that you'd have moved across the world without the ability to so easily stay in touch with friends and family back home... Alex, I would also wonder how likely it is that you’d have moved across the world without the ability to so easily stay in touch with friends and family back home…

]]> By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-857 Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:26:55 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-857 Given that I offer my coaching services only through email and prefer that model (given how much I love the written word), email would have to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. ;) It allows me to work in a different country and time zone from my clients. It can be abused, but for the most part I don't let it overwhelm me. Given that I offer my coaching services only through email and prefer that model (given how much I love the written word), email would have to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. ;)

It allows me to work in a different country and time zone from my clients. It can be abused, but for the most part I don’t let it overwhelm me.

]]> By: Janet Barclay http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-855 Janet Barclay Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-855 Audie, I also have an excellent spam filter (<a href="http://www.spamarrest.com/affl?4047530" rel="nofollow">SpamArrest</a>) but I do have to check it occasionally to make sure nothing gets blocked that I need or want to read, so it's still a mild annoyance, but I agree that being able to read and send email anytime of the day or night is a huge plus! Dad, that's an interesting comment and a subject that is frequently <a href="http://www.createdebate.com/debate/show/Digital_communication:_Are_we_losing_touch_with_how_to_relate_to_each_other_as_humans" rel="nofollow">discussed</a>. My view is that email is an extension of in-person communication, that allows us to build even stronger relationships by maintaining contact with people we might not be able to see very often. Kathy, that's a good point too! Email has become an important part of our lives and we have to take the bad with the good. (kind of like having kids! ;) ) Audie, I also have an excellent spam filter (SpamArrest) but I do have to check it occasionally to make sure nothing gets blocked that I need or want to read, so it’s still a mild annoyance, but I agree that being able to read and send email anytime of the day or night is a huge plus!

Dad, that’s an interesting comment and a subject that is frequently discussed. My view is that email is an extension of in-person communication, that allows us to build even stronger relationships by maintaining contact with people we might not be able to see very often.

Kathy, that’s a good point too! Email has become an important part of our lives and we have to take the bad with the good. (kind of like having kids! ;) )

]]> By: Kathy Stinson http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-853 Kathy Stinson Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:32:53 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-853 I'm sure most of your readers could relate to your frustrations with email, Janet. And there are plenty. But not having access to it at times when I expect to be able to use it makes me realize how dependent on it I am. Even on a vacation there are people and facets of life one would like to be in touch with - like you! I'm looking forward to being back where email is readily available, more or less, frustrations and all. I’m sure most of your readers could relate to your frustrations with email, Janet. And there are plenty. But not having access to it at times when I expect to be able to use it makes me realize how dependent on it I am. Even on a vacation there are people and facets of life one would like to be in touch with – like you! I’m looking forward to being back where email is readily available, more or less, frustrations and all.

]]> By: Doug http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-852 Doug Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:25:26 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-852 I'm not sure whether email is a blessing or a curse. With all of the electronic communication going on I am afraid people may lose the ability to deal with each & another on a personal basis. I’m not sure whether email is a blessing or a curse. With all of the electronic communication going on I am afraid people may lose the ability to deal with each & another on a personal basis.

]]> By: Audie McCarthy http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Audie McCarthy Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:36:10 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-850 I could not live without e-mail (and my blackberry!). Spam filters and junk mail boxes look after most of the garbage I recieive so it is really not much of an issue. I too use it to communicate with family, friends and customers. I am often sending messages out late at night or on the weekends when I would not want to disturb them by phone. Has it made me accessible 24/7? Yes - but it is my choice when I check it or send it. I could not live without e-mail (and my blackberry!). Spam filters and junk mail boxes look after most of the garbage I recieive so it is really not much of an issue. I too use it to communicate with family, friends and customers. I am often sending messages out late at night or on the weekends when I would not want to disturb them by phone. Has it made me accessible 24/7? Yes – but it is my choice when I check it or send it.

]]> By: Janet Barclay http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-849 Janet Barclay Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:26:50 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-849 Good point Jacki! It's not email's fault that it's abused so much! Good point Jacki! It’s not email’s fault that it’s abused so much!

]]> By: Jacki Hollywood Brown http://janetbarclay.com/2009/04/01/my-apology-to-email/comment-page-1/#comment-848 Jacki Hollywood Brown Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:29:24 +0000 http://www.janetbarclay.com/?p=891#comment-848 I think email is like everything else; great when used properly. And a lot of people need to learn to use it properly. I think email is like everything else; great when used properly. And a lot of people need to learn to use it properly.

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