Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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/ - -------------