Grateful Dead

Great question, and back in the day, we in the Vineyard lost many vines by 'blindly' sending along to the next viner (since we had an address), without confirming that they were active. I think that this REQUIREMENT is important to reinforce with every person wanting to participate in vining. If we can't get in touch with the person, that is a bad sign. If someone has computer troubles (such as Hal did recently) or moves or has a health crisis, and lets the Vineyard know, that is helpful and appreciated. We welcome knowing what is happening. And usually someone here is willing to help out as we have seen. Your vigilance is appreciated. I have been involved less lately, working a job and 1/2 (not really enjoying it) but I do check in and will jump in more. When we originally formed the Vineyard, there were some things that we didn't anticipate. But communication is the key, without it the vines wither and dies. All you brothers & sisters here in the Vineyard have worked out many kinks and this is a wonderful way to share the bounty and variety of great music and videos. I can't say thanks enough for each of you and the help you have given me in widening my musical library and joining in expanding my horizons. "We can share the women, we can share the wine..." The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.

..."cleaned up" our pc. I had alot of wav files that I hadn't put to disc yet. So I have to sign up for all the vines that perished. Again. Just lettin everybody know whats up.

Sorry for delays. I had a 3 day health delay please forgive. ALL are Labeled in Bags going in Mail box . (actually to the office) in The Morning. A blessing being rural. But when without a car. You wait. My mail postage machine will be refilled also. Thanks Please understand wont happen again. Smiley D Do For Other's You Will Feel Better. Guaranteed!!!!

but just looking for some positve reinforcement

I understood what you were saying, them not accepting PM's. If you don't accept PM's and you have not provided an alternative way for EVERYONE to get in touch with you, vining is not for you.

I would think the bare minimum requirement to trade vines here is to at the very least have your account configured to accept PM's! "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

i should clarify, as i tried to pm, it bounced back to say that they do not accept private messages. that is the cause for my concern- thanks guys

No response to a PM = skipped. Sending a vine blindly especially to someone who is not here much = lost vine. The person's name could be moved to the bottom of the list so that they are not completely forgotten but yeah please don't send without a response first. There are a handful of folks here where I don't worry about a response but that list has been dwindling lately. If in doubt PM, wait for a response (I usually wait a week or so) if none, skip 'em. Thanks a lot for asking maustin! "It's got no signs or dividing line and very few rules to guide"

skip 'em the only exception would be if they provide their email in the thread, you email them, and they respond "yes, I would like the vine." A person needs to be available to vine.

if anyone here tried to pm the next person in line for a vine, but that person doesn't accept pm'sdo you assume they are no longer acitve (as they got in line 2 months ago) and haven't posted here recently, and move them to the bottom, or do you send it to them and hope it don't die? a little feedback please