I'm pretty new here too and I've noticed the same thing. There seem to
be some rules that the long time posters consistently abide by, but that
us newbies always seem to miss... I've tried to avoid the problem by
posting less and reading more, but I'm still caught by surprise at
times. I just vaguely remember the FS post that started this discussion.
I would have never guessed it would bring any comment. It looked like a
typical FS post to me.
I'm also on a number of other email lists and as often as not, there is
a FAQ available for new users. Usually things like FS posting rules are
covered there. Some lists have *very* strict rules about everything,
going as far as the list owner deciding when a thread is closed etc.
Others are more like sitting in a bar with friends. Each list has it's
own personality.
So while I'm not suggesting that anyone should have to spend valuable
time generating and publishing list rules, try to keep in mind that some
of us don't know what it acceptable, and what is not, past the obvious
things. I'm sure all of us will be more than happy to abide by the rules
once we know them.
Frankly, this list runs far better then many I've seen. My hat's off to
the list owner and all the old-timers for that.
--
Jim - Just another new guy who happens to love his OM cameras.
Chris O'Neill wrote:
>
> 'Nuff has probably been said about the good and evil of a certain
> specific "[FS]" offering on the list, so I won't add to that, but it DOES
> raise something in my mind I'd like to throw out for discussion.
>
> Several messages in that thread alluded to "unspoken" rules that have
> been "agreed to" by list members. That's all well and good, but when
> one is new to the list (like I was a few months ago), one doesn't
> necessarily know "The Rules." As well, when rules are unspoken,
> they're open to (mis)interpretation and misunderstanding.
>
> It's just a suggestion, but perhaps the listowner (Giles, I think?) could
> post "The Rules" from time to time? No, I'm NOT suggesting daily, or
> even weekly. But, maybe once a month or a couple of times a year
> would be nice... just to refresh everyone's memories? Or, maybe
> maybe a better idea would be to put them on the website so that people
> can refer to them as needed?
>
> If that's a good suggestion, and is implemented by the listowner, my
> hope would be that "The Rules" would be:
>
> 1. short;
> 2. easy-to-understand; and
> 3. not too restrictive
>
> Just my humble opinion and suggestion. Naturally, others are welcome
> to disagree. After all, everyone's entitled to be WRONG once in awhile!
> <G>
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
> (Still sometimes wondering what "The Rules" are...)
>
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