On Tue, 26 Dec 2000 11:05:20 -0500
Tom Neff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If I catch an unauthorized archiving alias on one of my lists,
> it's gone. Folks can argue the theory (on their own time) until
> they're blue in the face. On the only list where this has
> recently been a problem, I tell people who join, 'the archives are
> at so and so. Please don't set up parallel archives without my
> permission.' I figure it's like the NFL. This broadcast is for
> the private use of viewers, any rebroadcast or reproduction
> without express written consent is ix-nay.
The decision needs to be qualified:
Why are you running the list?
What goal do you intend to reach or satisfy with the list?
Do you currently have searchable web archives?
Is there a gain for the users in using your archives over others?
Is there a gain for you in users using your archives?
Don't make this decision blindly. There are scores of cases which
having worked thru the above come out actively wanting to support
external archives, and others that wish to heck they'd go away.
Consider a vendor-supported product support list, a hobbyest
discussion/fan list, an advertising supported discussion list, an PR
newswire/announce list, etc -- they have different needs.
That said, it seems only reasonable/netiquette to ask a
list/listowner before setting up an archive.
--
J C Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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