(With an apology to Will Shakespeare.)
Proposed by Alan, Seconded by Liviu, That I do not quit.
After a night's sleep and time to think, I accept Alan's proposal.
Thank you gentlemen.
I will stay, but for how long is probably out of my hands. I was
teaching digital and solid state basics in the early 1960's, so
that my time left on earth to work with Lyx, or anything else
for that matter, is definitely limited.
May I make two comments about this group.
1. Alan said that this group is "one of the friendliest around",
I agree. However, I think that any newcomer, joining in the
middle of the recent acrimonious discussion, might well be
frightened away.
2. There are far too many repeats. There is no need to regurgitate
all of a previous post when replying. A few words or a couple of
lines should be all that is necessary to define the subject under
discussion. Too many people merely click on the Reply button,
resulting in posts that are far too long. Current computer based
composition methods include easy editing. Why not use it?
I should make another comment. I 'own' a computer group -
most of them 'distaff ' members, who use a fairly specialised
CAD programme for design with fabrics and fibres. One of the
rules is "No lengthy repetitions". Offenders get a friendly
caution. Persistent regurgitators are placed on moderation,
meaning that their posts have to be approved before reaching
the list. This system works.
Remember that there are some parts of this planet where users
are still on dial-up. Repeats serve no purpose and cost them money.
Cheers,
Gordon,
Tauranga N.Z.
