I don't think it's too late to "lively up" this group.
Seven years ago I wrote something about people's reactions to discussions.? I was a bit...? heated??
Here's a response worth considering here.? I will leave it anonymous, but the name is there (for those who can get to facebook):
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This was particularly salient to me Sandra. I have been reading this list for quite some time and the Always Learning but I have mostly held back from commenting on the groups as I didn't feel ready. When I read your post I realised that these groups might not be around forever and that if I wanted them to continue then I needed to take some personal responsibility for contributing to them myself. I also realised that I might be missing out on relating to the people that are here and getting feedback on our Unschooling journey. Rather than waiting until a time in the future when I might be able to engage in writing and sharing in something I value, I thought that it might be the time to contribute now.
One of my comments there is below.? At this point, a few have lasted over 25 years, and some of my favorites are off to other things/places.
All through these years, since the AOL group that Jonathan mentioned, there have always been dozens to a hundred or more active writers at any one time. Some last six months, or three years, or six. Some have lasted twenty years. I'm grateful to all of them.
I'm also grateful to people who are willing to ask questions and roll with the discussions without getting defensive or cranky. Every question helps LOTS of readers.
Thanks to participants; that's what I wanted to say.
