I read the following  note with interest.  It is  polite to write your
location on your e-mail signature. Americans are not, in my experience, more
adept at using the Net or anything else for that matter, and I can say that
since I am American. However, this forum is open, and we welcome people from
all over the world who wish to discuss issues of lactation.  And, many
Americans, in their ethnocentric cloud, do not know their geography. So,
please, let us welcome all subscribers on Lactnet who are here to discuss
and support breastfeeding throughout the world, wherever they may be. And do
put your location in your signature. I can get my map out if you are in a
place that I am not familiar with.  Good for me to learn more.

Peace.

Kathleen

"1.  COUNTRY and general geographic location. USA is USA and the
measures we used or the expressions we use are all the same from New
York to San Francisco. I don't see why I should bother write my State.
When someone write "mums" instead of "moms" or" mother" I know they
are not american. I know this is an international forum, just happens
that we are more willing to use the Net more often, we like to talk
(ah c'est ca notre peche!!)(pronounce paychay) I do agree that some
people just talk and talk to say nothing, Also, no offense, but we
americans also know our overseas geography. I also get disconcerted
when non american dictate how we, american,  are supposed to abide by
your rules. I am answering to his because this is not the first time
that some french or english person complain. Sorry!!!"

Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant
in beautiful Williston, Vermont, USA
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