— In Yahoo Canyons Group, “Luke”
There has been some misconceptions about aspects of the “show don’t tell” method. It has been assumed by many that it is a club. A group of “friends only” type of things. Tom has commented on this before. He has said “Just show up and be polite.” He is largely accurate and one need not be polite either. JUST SHOW UP is about all it takes. I have been with countless folks who I just met once, whose names I don’t remember, who I just met the night before in “show don’t tell canyons. Some of these folks became friends, others seen infrequently or occasional e-mail exchange. Many lurkers on this group are nodding their heads in affirmation of this as they read it. Its a VERY inclusive concept with one caveat…you have to be at the public campsite, not sitting at home on the Net. Great times were had by all. A closed club? FAAAAAR from it.
Another misconception about the “show don’t tell” method is that one is “shown” through the canyon. Guided, or taught solutions or the like. A long time policy of our group, in known or unbeta’d canyons is…..THOSE WHO HAVE NOT BEEN BEFORE, GET TO BE IN FRONT. Might compare notes after solutions are made by those fresh to the canyon. Might occasionally warn of that rare place that is harder than it looks. Aside from that, we sit back and watch with much joy, our new and old friend’s process of “discovery.” I like to think we are pretty good hosts. Oh and there are no secret handshakes. Just show up. Ram