Noise levels increasing and have become deafening

From: Van Burnham <van_at_wired.com>
Date: Tue Oct 27 12:21:52 1998

Thank you so much for these enlightening gemz of wisdom.

>yes it does
>
>thats what headings r 4
>
>good 4 u


Although I usually don't mind the occasional off-topic post, I certainly
must agree that the bulk of the CLASSICCMP messages I have downloaded over
the past two weeks have been relentlessly useless. As a result, I have been
struggling with the necessity of unsubscribing to the list. Why? Because I
simply don't have the time to filter through all the crap. The return just
doesn't justify the effort anymore.

One of the big problems in my opinion is the fact that individuals will
consistently submit multiple posts...one day, I believe Hans had NINE
consecutive posts! Is this absolutely necessary? When the Velvet Rope was
still a mail list, there was a very strict rule regarding multiple posts.
The point is that you should think about what you are going to say,
consolidate your thoughts, and ease everyones download. It is a good rule
and I think it should be adopted here.

If you want to talk about classic computing items posted to eBay, fine.
Z-80? That is absolutely on-topic. But, if you want to engage in a
seemingly endless public debate on the merits of the modern educational
system...I'm sorry. That simply is _not_ appropriate. Either is
gunsmithing, lathe building, snipers, or Star Trek theory.

When this list is functioning as it should, I find it to be an incredible
resource. I only hope it can continue to be that. Perhaps it is time to
elect a moderator...


xoxo van





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