Late fall' - first shakeout commences as some members begin to unsubscribe and be replaced by newcomers. Roy subscribes, unsubscribes, is asked to return, resubscribes, and stays. Entwined with these are posts about whether ND has a task and, if it has, how the group is relating to the task. List agrees that quasi-moderation of list, such as some had perceived the founder to provide in the early days, is not needed. Between new subscribers and continuing members, volume of posts gradually rises again.
New members take up the role of keeping affective issues to the fore.
The idea of preparing a Netdynam faq is suggested, not for the first time. A new list intro is drafted, discussed, a few suggestions made, and generally accepted. Though group dynamics are less discussed recently, much of the original welcome message's meaning as formulated by the founder is retained. An IRC birthday party to celebrate ND's first anniversary is suggested, a number of members indicate a desire to participate, and planning commences. Joint compilation of a 'group autobiography' as an additional way of marking the anniversary is suggested, discussed pro and con, and begun.