originally sent by MIStake to Lori when I meant to send it to the list pak On 5/4/06, Curtis, Lori (LLU) <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > It has been brought to my attention that my use of the term "misguided soul" > in my query regarding removing call number sticker from an early 20th > century paperback caused umbrage. Big Deal some folks need to get a life, and to thicken their skin a bit. >I honestly was not using the term in a > derogatory manner, but can see where it could be interpreted as such. Here > is the text of my reply to the individual that took umbrage at my words: > > > > I do sincerely apologize for my words that came across as name-calling to > you. No need to apologize the word is a perfectly good one. and was properly used. what other word would you have used? > > I send my apologies to the list as a whole. I did not intend insult. My > words were generated out of frustration, concern and a bit of despair. once again no apology is needed. If you feel you were in the right/correct in your use why apologize? now I can think of a lot of other words that begin with 'mis' that are more offensive than misguided. pak -- Peter Kurilecz CRM CA Richmond, Va A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>