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[Allen Freeman]

I don't mind being the fly in the ointment here. What practical use does having a steering committee truly serve in the first place? What identified need is being filled by having a layer of bureaucracy? 

*dons asbestos longjohns* let the flames commence. 

"J.C. Jones" <jonesjc at intrex.net> wrote: Tanner,

Thank you AGAIN.

Another place for me to look and learn  about what is available at Trilug.

I earlier made a suggestion about letting new members know more about 
what is available for a member, but it met with opposition from one of 
the steering committee members.

I believe that suggestions should not be summarily dismissed by one 
steering committee member. I would propose that all suggestions be 
viewed and discussed by the steering committee. Perhaps my suggestion 
was not understood. Perhaps the thoughts behind it could have been used 
in a different form. Who knows?

Thanks again!

jcj

Tanner Lovelace wrote:

>On 6/1/07, David A. Cafaro  wrote:
>  
>
>>Yes a moderated list would be a pain for all.  I agree there are
>>certainly occasions when the Off Topic  posts go nuts.  I also believe
>>this reply email of mine is very much On Topic as it discusses TriLUG
>>policy.  Just wanted to post my take on the subject.
>>    
>>
>
>I think referring to the Frequently Asked Questions is appropriate here:
>
>http://www.trilug.org/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions#What_is_.22appropriate_content.22_for_each_of_the_TriLUG_lists.3F
>(tiny url version: http://tinyurl.com/2wuce8 )
>
>This particular answer predates even my involvement with TriLUG.  Perhaps
>Ed Hill, the previous TriLUG FAQ maintainer could speak more to who
>originated this particular answer.  But, I do think it it is worthwhile to note
>what it says, and I ask apologies for quoting a large section of it here:
>----------------------
>Occasionally the list will drift slightly off-topic, it happens. This
>is a community. The best thing to do in those occasions is to just
>wait and let the thread die. Past experience has shown that attempts
>to squelch a particular topic usually result in a flame war that
>dwarfs the off-topic thread. Before you respond with a 'THIS IS OFF
>TOPIC' sit back and read your response. Does it contribute? Is it
>merely prolonging a thread that would otherwise have died? Will it
>cause the list to errupt in flames (most likely)? If so, don't post
>it. If you really feel a need, send your response to the steering
>committee. They'd be happy to chat with you about it.
>
>In general, the TriLUG list stays on topic. We have great discussions
>and question & answer posts that help not only our membership, but
>others that read posts via the web archives (thanks to Google). It's a
>great list, it's a community. There is some noise, for sure, but the
>signal far outweighs it.
>
>So please, don't take it upon yourself to tell people what they can
>and cannot post. People are generally smart enough to think before
>they post. Occasionally, when someone hits the send button a little
>too early, or cannot find a better outlet, something way off in left
>field will slip through. Just let it go. If you really feel a need,
>send it to the steering committee (steering(at)trilug.org). If it's
>way out there, the SC will likely send the original poster a direct
>e-mail, politely requesting they stay on topic. Please, don't take the
>law (as it were) into your own hands. :)
>----------------------
>
>Cheers,
>Tanner
>  
>

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