One of the great things about this list is the fact that experts will answer
questions from those with little or no experience. I've used this equipment
for years but there are many situations I've not seen or features I've not
used. I am continually amazed how many things I learn from those beginner
questions and their answers. One of the educators on the list mentioned the
other day that "The only dumb question is the one that doesn't get asked." I
think levels of "elitism" and "Gestapo" controls will spoil the character of
the list.
/jnm
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 6:55 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Moderator on List
Since it is public now, I think we should discuss the possibility of a
moderator openly. I also think that now that the list is closed lets keep it
closed. No more discussion of opening it again. If anything we should talk
about further security measures.
Here are my suggestions:
1. Now that we have control of subscriptions I think I might say that I
think
off topic posts should be completely eliminated. I know this won't be
popular
but it's the only way that we can totally bang any flames on the head
immediately.
2. I also think this should mean that an individual should be able to be
forcefully unsubscribed if they breach this rule 3 times in a week.
3. Decisions on unsubscribing someone should be made by a disciplinary team
of
three. The OM trinity if you would. I have nominated to be on this panel and
two others would need to apply. Maybe these can be rotating positions. I'm
happy to do it forever as long as I am subscribed to the list, so maybe the
other two can rotate.
4. Introduction of a new beginners list. Newbies should be thoroughly vetted
on this new list for a period of 18 months before they can join the older
elite list. I for one don't like sharing the same space with people who ask
annoying questions we've answered for the umpteenth time.
And yes I am glad that the list is closed to spammers and outsiders who have
no interest in Olympus OM. Bye bye Snow White and long live the democratic
principles on which this list is based.
Dave
> Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 00:19:04 +0000
> From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] Olympus List now Closed
> Due to the many calls for closing the list to posts from non-su*bscribers
> Shawn Wright has now closed the Olympus Mailing list.
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