Administrivia - Keep the list?

[Jason Hare]

Bruce wrote:

O&S has been a lot more civil than this list, and has been for a long time.
> I can't remember the last time there was a flame war on the list.  Rich is
> a
> changed man.  Whenever a newbie posts, he is the first person to welcome
> them and encourage them to join in the conversation.  He has  defended
> newbies that may cover old ground that old timers may not respond too.
> Scott Smith runs the list, though most may not know it as he only posts
> 3-4
> times a year nowadays.  There is no moderator that I know of, certainly no
> need for one.


Thank you, Bruce, for mentioning this.  I have always found it amusing that
people on here are comfortable continually putting down O&S based on one
person who doesn't even cause trouble anymore, and yet they continue to
tolerate the nasty wars that go on here.  It's unbelievably hypocritical.

Bruce also wrote:

I can remember the early days when flame wars were
> just about daily routine.  At a get together in NYC (MSG Quad run) several
> list members met for the first time.  Many mortal enemies online got along
> just fine, realized they had more in common than not with each other and
> buried the hatchet.


Very true.  And on the other end, I met Bruce in person after 2 years of
online correspondence, and realized I had nothing in common with him.  He's
now my mortal enemy.

Paul, I've been on this list in its various incarnations for 10 years now,
and have greatly appreciated all that you've done.  But I wouldn't blame you
for shutting it down.  You've been warning against flames and personal
attacks for as long as I can remember.  Sadly, some people can't help
themselves when it comes to flaming, and I honestly don't see that changing
without you having to do some major babysitting.

Thanks for all you've done.

Jason