David Darrough wrote:
Here's some things I'd like to do, that I'd like your opinion on: Changing it from uug-list and newbie-list to uug-list and social- list. The newbie-list is quite unused, and I, for one, don't mind if someone posts a very basic-level question to the uug-list. I do, however, think that it'd be nice to have a separate list where we can post topics that are less technical in nature--and more socially oriented. e.g. election/club business, discussing how the webpage should look, or FOSS Philosophy. The alternative plan, on this, is to do nothing, or drop the newbie list altogether.I wonder how many people actually sign up for the newbies list ONLY.... I imagine even most newbies (and I consider myself somewhat of a newbie) subscribe to both lists as do most other UUGers. I have never seen anyone mock or make fun of a simpler question on the main list and the benefits for newbies of reading the discussions about higher level topics helps me to become more of an oldbie. Also, how often do we get duplicate emails because the same messages are sent to both lists like club announcements, etc. I figure, if we just treat the newbies nice, having a second list is redundant. Oh, and one other thing...I can't believe Topher won...I voted for the other guy! ;)
You, sir, are definitely not getting a library card!Also, the reason that we have still held on to the newbie-list is not because we want to protect newbies from being harassed on uug-list. We keep it around to encourage timid newbies to post their questions. I personally think it's a good thing.
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