[NTLUG:Discuss] Dialogic -- PR -- March 6, 2000

[Steve Baker]

> Seriously, the problem is that we have, like I said, over 260+ people on
> this list, a few have stated they want the press releases, but I would
> say that we have heard from less than 10% of all the people (BTW, the
> 260+ does not include digest members).  We just don't want the list to
> be come a useless dumping ground for information only 5% - 10% of the
> list wants and the rest couldn't care less about.  We want to keep this
> about relevant issues, that is why I said, if it is a press release and
> you want to start a discussion about it, that is different than just
> sending the press release without anything else.
> 
> With all this said, if you feel you need to post a press release, just
> think whether or not people will really get something out of it, or is
> it just going to waist bandwidth and entertain a couple of the people
> here and there.
> Try to use your best judgment.

The post that spawned this thread wasn't *actually* a press release,
it was a very brief note with a pointer to a press release.  I don't
find that too objectionable - but posting the full text of the damned
things certainly is.

As for who should or shouldn't write a FAQ, this is certainly something
someone could do if they felt like it (I don't) - but the specific
answer to what is on or off-topic is something that only the owner/
moderator of a list can do.  I *could* write a set of rules - but how
the heck would I know what's only in the minds of the moderators at this
point.

Most lists have a 'Charter' that is separate for the FAQ.  So far,
all we have to go on is the title of the list: NTLUG:Discuss - discussions
about the NTLUG.  Strict interpretation of that would reduce the
traffic to near zero I think.  Hence having a proper charter document
would help both posters and moderators - but us mere posters cannot
write it.

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