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[Carla Schroder]

On Thursday 21 November 2002 15:30, Scott VanHoosen wrote:
> I agree that there are very important issues out there, and we
> sometimes feel strongly about it. However, I would think that writing
> several paragraphs on one's political stance in a Linux/Unix/Technology
> listserve is off topic.
>
> I'm new to this listserve, and I certainly don't want to make waves,
> but if every person decided to write a bunch of paragraphs on what we
> felt strongly about then pretty soon we'd have to wade through Amway
> sales pitches, global warming warnings, starving people in Africa or
> that we're all destined for an eternity being tortured in Hell because
> we haven't chosen the "right" religion. All of these subjects are of
> utmost importance to someone out there, but I'd hope not to have to
> wade through them in this listserve.

I like that the list is fairly loose about what is on-topic, having 'topic 
cops', like some lists, is worse than wandering a bit.  But the same old 
rants from the same old ranters don't interest me, nor do other people's 
half-baked poli-sci and conspiracy theories. Even if they're right, I don't 
care- that's not why I come here. Plug-talk is available for any subject. I 
suspect posts more appropriate for Plug-talk end up here, for lack of an 
audience.  

You're right that everyone has beliefs that are of the utmost importance to 
them. Where some of them blow it is insisting on spouting diatribes, without 
considering the context or the audience. It's a big turnoff to be lectured 
and talked at, and treated like you know nothing, like you have never given 
thought to the issues. I think most of PLUGers have given a thought or two to 
the larger issues, and really don't need to be yelled at and talked down to.

It seems to self-correct pretty well. Stick around and enjoy the fun.
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