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178 Concetta Stewart, et al.

3) I can never get to a computer, <the satellite campus> is
always full or down, and at Main, they now issue pagers, so
they can page you when a computer is ready (gotta love
technology!)
4) Can’t access E-mail from home.
5) My unicorn had to be rushed to the vet, I was making crop
circles with some friends from another solar system, I am
personally arranging Elvis’ comeback tour, Jimmy Hoffa,
The original Paul Mc Artney and Bruce Lee invited me to
their island paradise for the weekend, and I have been tak-
ing care of abandoned Bigfoot young.
I have a lot of comments about the listserv disscussion, I
hope to log on again before class, I have a graduation ap-
pointment now.

M5, a Latin American male:

I want to apologize for not being part of the discussion this
week due to an outrageous schedule . . . next week you all
can count on me for extra discussion and involvement.
We are together in this one, and we will make it.

It was the males who offered explanations of their participation (or
lack thereof), but there was a difference in the perspectives of the
white Americans males versus the Latin American. M5 indicates a
sense of responsibility to the collective to participate and provide
support. M1’s and M4’s comments reflect a self-oriented perspective
on the class and its requirements.

EXAMPLE 2

Later in the list, the class makes observations about the group’s par-
ticipation in the listserv along with other group activities.

F2, an Asian female:

It’s good to hear from so many different voices this week on
the listserv.

F1, great job of answering the first question.