On Tue, 18 Sep 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Anybody ever known me to spam before? I thought this was too important not
> to pass along:
>
> This comes from Tamim, a writer and columnist in San Francisco, who comes
> from Afghanistan.
OK, I think in light of the last weeks events we can tolerate a few posts
expressing everyone's general frustration. As far as I'm concerned that
it certainly understandable. That is why I've not said anything about
these posts. We are after all, basically a group of colleagues in a
virtual meeting space. One can't reasonably expect people not to react to
such things. I also must say that I too have appreciated the posts from
those kind enough to express their sympathy and regret.
However, it does appear that a reminder to everyone that this is a topical
discussion area, and that we should respect that people are here
primarily for the discussion of topics related to the construction of
photographic equipment and repair. I hope that those of you who must say
something about the terrorist attacks consider this very carefully before
choosing to post something about this here. My suggestion is that the
general media has saturated us all with so much of this material, that it
is probably best to let this list remain a place for us to escape from
some of this assault on our conciousness.
To the rest of you, please show a bit of patience. These are trying
times, and for the most part a few such posts only serve to prove that we
are still human. Arguing about whether or not they are spam is in many
ways much worse than simply deleting the errant post and going on with our
lives.
Think of it this way, you are in my living room in the sense that I host
this list. I don't tolerate fights in my living room and will simply
throw anyone who chooses to pick a fight out the door - no questions
asked. This has always been list policy.
- Wayde, The List Owner
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