ANST - list operations ... was: spam rant

[j'lynn yeates]

> On 5 Nov 98, at 12:39, Sp1ke wrote:

> I also understand the purposes behind marketing, mass marketing,
> and the various methods which are successful. However, in this
> case, where the list involves medieval recreation; what, in the
> mundane world, may be called mass marketing, I call rude, and
> ill-mannered. Which is exactly what it is when someone posts such
> needless SPAM garbage on a list which is for information regarding
> the SCA. If I want mundania, then I will subscribe to lists where
> I expect such things to happen.  

OK, so posit a adequate technical solution that will solve the problems and 
suggest and/or help in it's implementation that will prevent the situation.

from being on many other lists, for a very long time, (and understanding 
them moderately well) i would suggest Pug is doing a *exceptional* job 
keeping the noise level down and the information level up.  

it's not a perfect world ... the ability to tolerate, flex & flow are positive 
evolutionary concepts.

'wolf


 

... When we hunt, we all function with one mind
... - Boingo, Pedestrian Wolves
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