[TriLUG] trilug-ontopic@ proposal Re: Why don't people come to

[Andrew C. Oliver]

Has anyone talked about money?  I don't think that is a problem.

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> I think I have posted about this topic more than I have posted to the list in total over the many years I have lurked here. That said, I really do not feel strongly about it either way. In my opinion things will not significantly change because of or in spite of a CoC or 2 lists. 
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> This debate seems to have stemmed from a desire to have a 'professional' face to show the public. A public that may sponsor TriLUG. (it's always about the money)
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> Not having exposure to other Linux User Groups I really have nothing to compare TriLUG's *image* to. I'll venture to say that it's probably about the same as any other of its size. 
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> Please correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that TriLUG's purpose is not a profit oriented one. If a possible sponsor makes a decision about their involvement based on an open mailing list well... so be it.  
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> I ventured out to the Chapel Hill meeting yesterday. There was no 'easy' parking and no food. But there were friendly folks and interesting discussion. If that is the face of a meeting with no sponsor I'll just be sure to pack a snack the next time.
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> So as far as the mailing list... Yes, people should not attack others publicly, or privately for that matter. Will two lists change human behavior? We will probably just end up with two of what we have now. Or worse the act of moderation will create more problems than it will solve.
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> There is one thing I do know for sure. You can choose what threads to follow. I typically look for headers of interest and check 'em out. This is similar to the whole debate over television. You don't *have* to watch something you find objectionable even though it might feel like the remote is broken. 
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> Nick


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