Re: [Marxism] This list, (was To V. C.)
== Rule #1: YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. == At risk of echoing the below sentiment, I want to say that marxmail is my daily bread, so to speak, and is shared amongst friends and comrades not only here in Winnipeg, but around the world. in struggle, Richard Menec Happy May Day Lou, and keep your chin up. You and this list are an important Internet resource, and that includes your commentary. (snip) Send list submissions to: Marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu Set your options at: http://greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
Re: [Marxism] This list, (was To V. C.)
== Rule #1: YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. == Happy May Day Lou, and keep your chin up. You and this list are an important Internet resource, and that includes your commentary. As Ken and others have already written, the circulation and impact of Marxmail goes far beyond those who subscribe to it. Every day I forward multiple items to some or all of the 20+ people in my mini-network, including 3 who worked with you here in Houston. Although I know you would rather walk on hot coals for eternity, if you ever ventured back to Houston, you wouldn't have to pay for lodging. You and Les deserve more than a medal, and have the respect and admiration of many. ~Gulfmann On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Ken Hiebert wrote: > : > Even though there are only 1,500 subscribers I expect that certain items > get a broader circulation. Every once in a while there is an item that i > forward to other lists. > > > Send list submissions to: Marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu > Set your options at: > http://greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/gulfmann%40gmail.com > Send list submissions to: Marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu Set your options at: http://greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
Re: [Marxism] This list, (was To V. C.)
== Rule #1: YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. == I have been a subscriber to this list for a long time - though I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I have posted anything. For me, this list is an extremely valuable resource and I thank Louis for his efforts. Of course there are aspects which don't appeal to me: my eyes sometimes glaze over with the minutiae of various arguments, others are simply beyond my knowledge - but I either skim these or pass them by. Having said that, even in some of these circumstances I often gain knowledge. And, as Ken Hiebert has said, I often pass things on to others. Yes, sometimes the vehemence of Louis' reaction to things sets me back on my heels a little bit buteven my closest friends provoke the same reaction sometimes. If I've learned anything over the course of my nearly 60 years on the planet, it's to judge things on the preponderance of evidence: you know more good than bad and so forth. In this light, I will continue to regard the Marxism Digest as an indispensable part of my morning reading and say thank you Louis and happy 15th anniversary to Marxmail. Send list submissions to: Marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu Set your options at: http://greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
[Marxism] This list, (was To V. C.)
== Rule #1: YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. == Louis Proyect said: It has been of real use because I spend at least 2 hours a day pouring through at least 25 websites aggregating items of interest to Marxists along the lines of Omnivore on Bookforum or Arts and Letters Daily, for which the late Denis Dutton received one million dollars from Chronicle of Higher Education. I consider the service I provide to nearly 1500 subscribers to be on a par with those websites even though I don't get a red cent for my time. In fact I think from time to time that it would be a good idea to throw this mailing list overboard because I understand that well over 30 percent of the subscribers have "violent fantasies" about me as one of my stalkers put it. That would free me up to work on writing projects that I barely have time for now, even though I am retired. Marxmail is approaching its 15th anniversary the day after tomorrow. I am not sure how much longer it will last after that. But you can bet that if I pull the plug on it, nothing will come along that is an improvement. I have seen fitful attempts to create a Proyect-less Marxism list and they have not gone very far. When I started this list in 1998, I did it with great reluctance because I was deeply aware of my own flaws--my sarcasm and my hair-trigger temper. But despite this, I think that you all are getting some very real benefits. So let's see what happens... Ken Hiebert replies: Even though there are only 1,500 subscribers I expect that certain items get a broader circulation. Every once in a while there is an item that i forward to other lists. Is the glass 70% full or 30% empty? If 30% of subscribers have violent fantasies about you, that leaves about 70% of subscribers who are not having violent fantasies about you. I don't know how that compares with other lists, but I do take some comfort from that. Send list submissions to: Marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu Set your options at: http://greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
