On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Sorry to post this comment as I am a proponent of free speech, BUT it seems
> that there are no restraints to this list lately in regards to off-topic
> posts and continuation of said posts after Fryday. I feel like my delete
> key
> is getting worn out. I know that I have had a couple of previous off-topic
> posts, but this is getting ridiculous.  All off-topic posts should be
> pmailed or chat!.  Nothing else positive to say. Sincerely,
>
> BTW-Little closing quotes are reallllly annoying.
>
> --
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'

I volunteered to try my hand as List moderator. Like many folks' keyboards,
the recent rash of unbriddled off-topic discussions was been wearing out my
delete key. I believe that in order for the List to continue to survive as a
true community, some sort of moderation needs to be put in effect.
Otherwise, I suspect the greater portion of the membership will resort to
lurking if not dropping their membership altogether. That would be an
excusable shame.

Jim said I should bring this up to the List in general. I don't know how one
could count votes. Besides, most folks probably will not likely participate
in the process. As far as I can recall, the choice for moderator has always
been decided by the people with the hardware (for the listserver). Now it's
apparently a totally different deal. Jim was able to moderate remotely. The
equipment is still at TomC's place and I think there is still some
connection to Coyote's vanagon.com site.

Anyway, please share our thoughts about this. Pmail if necessary.

BenT
(flame suit on)