Three messages about a new listserv. ------Johnniecartograp
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Thu, 10 Mar 1994 12:11 MST
DEBBIE LORDS <[log in to unmask]>
New Listserv
I wonder, too, about the advisability of a new listserv. It seems
discussions there would cross-post here and those on both would be double
dutied.
If the desire is based on people not wanting to see what doesn't
interest them, there are filters and delete keys available. My major
interests are only rarely discussed here, but I enjoy seeing what other
topics come under discussion.
Is the delay in posting, due to moderating, the objection, or the
moderating itself? I've often wondered why so specialized a list as MAPS-L
is moderated. I am co-owmer of ASIS-L and we don't have much problem with
inappropriate or accidental postings. And, like MAPS-L, there isn't a great
deal of traffic on ASIS-L. We find the subscribers become the moderators so
it isn't a burden to the list owners.
Just my 250 cents (inflation).
Debbie Lords
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University of Utah
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Thu Mar 10 15:11:34 EST 1994
re: New Listserv
Oy! If we were all perfect what a wonderful world it would be...
It could well be that MAPHIST may fail because (1) we all get annoyed at
having yet another thing to read (so far, however, I have been having enormous
fun, and have seen things not previously posted to maps-l) or (2) David Cobb
or whoever is managing the thing gets sick and tired of managing it or(3) who
knows... So we try it for 6 months or a year and keep it or give it up.
Whatever works, as they say in my neighborhood. Personally, I would rather
have more information than less, anytime. Alice Hudson
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Thu, 10 Mar 1994 13:59:00 -0500 (EST)
Eric Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>
Re: New Listserv
I can't see how a new listserv can be a bad thing. We all know our
own work-loads and time restrictions, and we should be able to select
our lists accordingly. If you're not interested in a new list, you
should certainly refrain from joining. But please don't try to
discourage others from offering new lists on ANY subject. We are all
blessed with various tastes, and I'm not sure that it would be in any
of our best interests if folks hesitated to offer new lists just
because some didn't think they were needed. (I'm sure MAPS-L had it's
share of detractors in the early days.) If new lists are sprouting like
weeds, let the natural course of what I call "Internet Darwinism" take
it's course. The lists that are viable and serve a purpose will last,
and those that do not will not. We needn't try to be restrictive at
this early stage of the game.
The Internet is still in it's childhood and lacks a matured and
deliberate direction. That's as it should be...children do some mighty
creative things. They also do some pretty dumb things - from which they
learn. I'm not suggesting for a second that the Net should be developed
without any sense of discipline or direction, but I don't think it's
growth should be potentially stunted. If we all participate in those
services that best suit our needs, things will develope in a full and
natural manner. We should never presume to disuade someone from adding
a list just because we might not see an individual need for, or
interest in it. Let's just make our best personal use of the Net, and
let "Internet Darwinism" do the rest.
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