Re: A modest proposal

Derek Jensen (djensen@teleport.com)
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 09:47:20 -0800


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Having used the usenet for business and pleasure for over 15 *years*, I would have to
say that I would hate to see that happen to this list. What makes this list special is the
ability to self-police out-of-control flaming and to engender a real sense of community.

For example, go out to rec.boats.cruising right now and see how the flame wars
erupt and turn into sensless namecalling.

I use Netscape Communicator 4.5, and have set up a filter that puts anyting from wwpotter@tscnet.com
(either from or cc'ed) into its own inbox. I never get mail mixed up now and I can tell at a glance
if there are any emails from the group.

Derek Jensen
p-15 #694 "El Nino"
Portland, OR

Andrew Sallee wrote:

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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> I've recently started using a usenet group for another activity I'm involved
> in, and I find it easier than the mailing list. My usenet software allows
> me to filter out any spam (although up till now, we've been pretty lucky)
> and I feel I have more control over when I look at the messages - I have to
> keep my email lists pretty clean so I can find business related mail.
> Anyway, what would the thinking of the group be to setting up a usenet group
> such as rec.boats.potter or rec.sports.potter?
> I know that some ISPs are not very good about picking up new groups, but
> most will (at least for a non-binary group) on request.
> Since I don't feel like just going ahead on my own, please give me your
> input.
> Thanks
> Andy
> Beatrix, P19-854