Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/26

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Subject: [Leica] Come 'n get 'em!
From: "Eno" <eno22@enter.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 03:36:16 -0500

I think the examples of "acceptable" and "non-acceptable" 'subjects' are
missing the point
The internet seems to 'do' two things.  They are certainly not mutually
exclusive.
Exchange of ideas, whatever,  and exchange of the commercial kind.  The hype
of the internet is "e-commerce" - it far outweighs the emphasis of
communication in other mediums.

And this is great or it's not - that's not essentially the point.  ON
TOPIC? - Leica and SUBJECTS! Examples have been summed up - "scotch
comparisons, the advantages of underwear as a lens cleaner" or optical
evaluations or shooting tips.  That one would like to delete most of them,
they nevertheless do fall within what a Leica user might post and get
positive replies  The subject should not and is not restricted by any
"accepted" rules (if one posts hundreds of low-fat recipes per week it's a
sign that its out of hand)

To decide limitations is in general outright moderation which is good and
bad depending on where it's implemented.
Off topic/On topic...topic.   The question is if "FS" is "just another
topic".  Obviously it isn't. (what would be the issue here?!)

The important thing is that the Friday FS keeps the lid on.  If someone
posts on Wednesday, well try not to.  If Friday is Saturday in another place
it's still a weekend thing.  Or Thursday, maybe one will be away and has to
post early.  Or even Monday!  FINE!
It's well known and respected that FOR SALE is NOT the lists' function and
at the same time it's absurd to think it shouldn't exist at all.  The Friday
FS - It allows for general weekday posts here and there but clearly
discourages it.
Get rid of this, and watch the flood of e-commerce that will come and wipe
out everything.  It's a check.
THOSE WHO DO use this list for commercial reasons only are MORE than welcome
and they are More than respectful in such regards.  And those who post all
sorts of stuff and who buy and sell, etc are respectful of Friday FS, making
it "just another topic".
Eno/
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