A trend I have noticed during my two years or so on the list is that most
of the time the same questions are asked over and over again by new list
members. The long time members (I am not one of them) have the patience
with us newer members as they answer over and over again the questions we
ask that have answers that can be found in the archives or esif etc. Now
there is even a CD to answer our questions. Soooo, why even maintain this
list if it is for only things OM?
For many of us, this list has become a community to share what is happening
in our lives. Over time a few members have gone away, but recently it seems
quite a few new members have joined. Occasionally we even find something
new to discuss about our OMs. By the way, even this topic is an old
one. About a year ago, it seems, we decided to talk about almost anything
except SUVs, and have added guns and religion over time. We have also
changed on the topic of FS items and what to do with auction announcements.
Personally, there is a depth of knowledge and experience on this list I
have never experienced anywhere else. I wouldn't even have begun to
imagine some of the skills and knowledge that have been made available to
us, and at small expense.
So, if you don't want to learn about Tom's Corvette, Lex's petrified wood
houses, X's child or grandchild, what camera bag or tripod to use,
etc. buy the CD or use the archives and web pages. We can also be more
accommodating by making sure the header allows one to filter the OT into a
separate file.
Just my $0.02 worth
Gregg
At 12:39 PM 7/28/01, Mike wrote:
On 28 Jul 2001, at 12:11, O.C wrote:
> How many were even remotely relevant? Maybe 20 to 30. How many were
> marked Off Topic? Hardly any. I think it pays to be courteous to the
> other list members. Seriously consider... is my mailing going to be of
> general interest? If not mark it as such with OT.
... and preferably don't even post it to this list at all! This is
supposed to be a list about OM photographic equipment and its use,
not a list about fish, cars, Fedex and UPS, etc. Using it as a
general purpose chat room really does detract greatly from its
usefulness.
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