Spake Rick on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 02:21PM -0400:
> [1] I *really* like the idea of moving off-topic discussions to an off-topic list.
> I am to the point where I simply delete most of the incoming SLUG messages
> with only a glance. If there is any serious content in the last 2-10 days
> I've surely missed it.
>
> [2] Renaming the slug-politics to slug-off-topic would be a good solution. Or
> just create a new one with a cute name such as "slug-bit-bucket" specifically
> for off-topic lists.
I second this idea, with the amendment it be called "slug-chatter"
or slug-banter.
> [Suggestion] -
> put the link to the mailing list web page http://www.suncoastlug.org/lists.html
> at the bottom of each message, or at least in the header
> (list-moreinfo: http://www.suncoastlug.org/lists.html). I was signed up when
> I passed a business card and verbally asked to be added. I never knew about
> the website until I paid closer attention to the messages.
>
> You might put this in as a footer:
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I think this is a bad idea, personally.
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