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September 19, 2005
Monday Reader Mail: Hello There
By QBlog in Reader Mail
It's time for another installment of Monday Reader Mail. How exciting.
name: Mark
date: September 12, 2005
message: hello there.
That's it! That's the Reader Mail! Disappointed? I was too. And then I started really thinking about what Mark said in his very brief message.
He said "hello." A friendly greeting that one might expect between people meeting for the first time. A bit formal but very appropriate for an email. I thought of Mark typing that greeting and in my mind's eye he's smiling warmly.
And the "hello" is followed by "there," a sort of probing greeting that sounds almost like a question. Maybe Mark would like me to better define "there" for him or maybe he's highlighting the fact that I'm there and he's here?
Of course the real message isn't what Mark said, but what he didn't say. He didn't try to defend Quixtar as other emails did that day. Nor did he stoop to insults or ramble endlessly about his horrible disdain for Quixtar IBOs.
Mark is confident, sure of himself. He knows what he knows and doesn't feel the need to boast about it or try to convince others that he's right. He is also a poet, knowing that sometimes less is more.
That is why I think this Reader Mail should be remembered as one of the very best Reader Mails ever. Mark took the time to visit this site, write his message and email address and click submit — all to say "hello there." I applaud you Mark. You're an inspiration to me and to everyone out there reading this. THANK YOU!
Comments
What was it again that should be remembered?
PW
QBlog:
I'm surprised that you are automatically making this judgment about Mark based on two simple words that he typed on his keyboard.
How do you know what the rest of his message would have been? How do you know how he feels about your blog to begin with? He may be the biggest critic hater in the world, but a big proponent on using the "stop short" reverse psychology method of using a simple warm greeting just to catch you off guard. Then he'll come in and zing you.
On the other hand, however, you may be right. Maybe Mark is a friendly person after all, who just wanted to exchange a friendly greeting with no strings attached. My whole point is though, is that you can't make an accurate assessment about the character and intentions of Mark based on a short two-word posting.
mlmscam, give Qblog a break. There was a dude who had 3 swimming pools. On filled with warm water for winters, one of cold waters for summers, and one empty if you don't feel like swimming......
Imran wrote:
"mlmscam, give Qblog a break. There was a dude who had 3 swimming pools. On filled with warm water for winters, one of cold waters for summers, and one empty if you don't feel like swimming......"
Well, what good would it be if this guy didn't invite anybody to any of his pools?
Just remember: No matter where you go, THERE you are.
Gag - barf!
How's that for poetry?
We definitely need Tony's antics back here, this main blog area is starting to suffer without him.
"Nor did he stoop to insults or ramble endlessly about his horrible disdain for Quixtar IBOs."
Yeah, he's the polar opposite of me, for instance.
-r
PS:
I feel it is my right, nay, my duty to stoop to insults and ramble endlessly about my horrible distain for Quixtar and the morons (I mean IBOs, see, I can't help myself!??!) who push (I mean, sell) it.
-=-
Hey mlm' thanks man - you rock! I've actually posted a few messages recently on "Name Please". I even wrote a little song - I think you'll like it. It's not much but... Here's the link
http://www.webraw.com/quixtar/archives/2005/09/name_please.php
Take care, pal :)
ps. working on 3 pretty big XS accounts, I'll let you know how they go!
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Slow news day, huh?
Posted by: Scott N | September 19, 2005 4:11 PM