On 11/27/2018 12:15 AM, Lawrence Wilkinson via cctalk wrote:
I think if everyone can refrain from posting non-cc stuff (and in this I would include: Queries about modern HW or SW without a direct CC relevance, long threads about character encoding schemes...) then we could go to a single list, but one might have to get used to being jumped on if posting something regarded as off-topic, and perhaps finding oneself moderated if persisting.
While I would comply, or attempt to, with whatever the policy becomes, I would like to say that I love some of the tangential material. Yes, there is some that doesn't belong here at all, such as non-computerized guns, non-computerized cars, and politics/religion/The-Great-Pumpkin.
But much of the stuff that is tangential, but related to classic computers, such as long threads about character encoding schemes, is fascinating, and I'm learning a lot. My own "contributions" may be useless, but there are some people here who are providing informative essays.
The basic design of CCTALK/CCTECH is great - one section strictly on-topic, and another section that permits tangential content. It's too bad that there seems to have been difficulties keeping it working right.
Can I just say, "Keep up the good work!"? -- Grumpy Ol' Fred [email protected]
