+1000 for Brian's suggestion. Mark On Jun 12, 2013 7:24 PM, "Brian Cluff" wrote: > We had an off topic list for years (over 10). I finally deleted it > because it was completely unused. > I certainly don't want to subscribe to a list that only contains random > ranting on whatever doesn't fit on our other lists. > > My vote would be to either ignore off topic messages all together, and/or > politely ask the person to take it to a more appropriate mailing list. > There are other mailing lists that specifically deal with whatever issue > someone might come up with, and we don't have to maintain or moderate them. > > Brian Cluff > > On 06/12/2013 05:23 PM, Michael Havens wrote: > >> I humbly submit that.... nobody will use it. How many lists are under >> plug's umbrella and how many people post to the other lists? We have >> discussed theis before a while ago and (I think it was) Brian said the >> other lists get no traffic. Unless things have changed. >> :-)~MIKE~(-: >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 5:17 PM, Stephen > > wrote: >> >> I will second the creation of an off topic list >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 4:57 PM, Dazed_75 > > wrote: >> >> My vote would be to use the existing list for on topic >> discussions and create a new list for OFF-topic items! OTOH, I >> don't think either will go over well as either one requires a >> sizeable group of people to change their behaviour. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Nathan England >> > wrote: >> >> __ >> >> In light of Lisa's request for a new list, I suggest we >> create a list for >> >> ON TOPIC ONLY >> >> People who are only interested in the specifics can join the >> ON TOPIC list and never be bothered with the "discussion" >> list. >> >> Can we vote on it? >> >> >> ------------------------------**--------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.**org >> >> > >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/**mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dazed_75 a.k.a. Larry >> >> Please protect my address like I protect yours. When sending >> messages to multiple recipients, use the BCC: (Blind carbon >> copy). Remove addresses from a forwarded message body before >> clicking Send. >> >> ------------------------------**--------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.**org >> >> > >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/**mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> >> >> >> -- >> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you >> from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze >> button. >> >> Stephen >> >> ------------------------------**--------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.**org >> >> > >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/**mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------**--------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.**org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/**mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> > ------------------------------**--------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.**org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/**mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >