On 2/11/05 20:55, "Anthony Moss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> One thing I've been meaning to do for quite some time is to > create a new usenet group, comp.sys.mac.hardware.classic-68k > (or whatever you want to call it). I should be able to use > the relatively large size of the Compact, Vintage and Quadra > lists to provide evidence that it is a popular enough subject > to be worth forcing through. If you don't mind me asking...why? I've always understood that this list is for all Mac users in the UK... And it has such low volume (normally) that no one could have any real objection to threads with lots of early Apple hardware topics...It would most certainly be easier than creating a new subdirectory of the Usenet groups? I've never been aware of anyone having a go at someone else on this list because they discussed only early hard or software for Macs...(okay they do get a ribbing to upgrade, but generally with a wink and a nod). > But what I'd like to know is, with the group uk.comp.sys.mac > catering for the needs of UK mac users (with emphasis on the > G3, G4 and above), why do people continue to use this mailing > list? Is the advantage of idiot control (no spammers, address > harvesters or cross-platform flame wars) more inportant than > the opportunity to get out there and provide help to new Mac > users in a forum that is much easier to find? In my heavily biased opinion, they are two considerably different beasts with entirely different concepts. I found myself wondering if the list still worked recently because of the lack of posts, that being the main reason for my post on the Tiger update, my apologies if anyone feels I hijacked the list for my (current) newer hardware attention... (I do however own a Apple Iie and a LC475 with OS 7 so any posts on these topics are well received by me at least!) Cheers, Richard -- -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
