web archive & listproc help (was: Collecting computers - the

From: Doug <doug_at_blinkenlights.com>
Date: Wed Feb 3 20:00:56 1999

On Thu, 4 Feb 1999, Tony Duell wrote:

> > I like the idea of a "no archive" header, similar to the way Usenet (and
> > DejaNews) handles this issue, but it doesn't bother me that much since 10
>
> I like the classiccmp archive. If you want to hide it, then go ahead
> (although IMHO hiding it won't be that successful, due to the fact that
> anyone can join the list and thus discover where it is). But please keep
> it active.

Oh, I like the archive too. But I like the *individual* control something
like a "no archive" header would give you. I didn't mean to suggest that
the default should be "no archive".

I agree it's a valuable service and I applaud Kevan, but I also sympathize
with those who worry about slimey email address harvesting spammers, the
possibility of retribution for unpopular views, and the general sense of
surprise one has when finding an old "publication" quoted out of context
10 years after the fact.

-- Doug
Received on Wed Feb 03 1999 - 20:00:56 GMT