Between self-moderation and Eric's very reasonable tolerance of OT
posts, I don't think further measures are necessary. Breaking it up into
subgroups just means the experts we all rely on most will have less
reason to hang around answering questions. That would be a very negative
consequence.
What would REALLY help is that more people use meaningful subject lines,
particularly using Elecraft model numbers, and OT when that is the case.
I filter out KX3 and K3 because I don't have those rigs. Lots of posts
have to do with those two rigs, but don't note it in the subject line.
Not a problem, though, because I have a functioning Delete key and I'm
trained to use it.
Ironically, this thread about OT complaints and splitting up the group
is far less interesting than any of the OT threads that precipitated it.
Eric
KE6US
On 6/27/2014 1:17 PM, WILLIS COOKE via Elecraft wrote:
The actual charter as I understand it is to discuss matters related to Amateur
Radio in a rational manner. It is sponsored by Elecraft, so things related to
Elecraft are emphasized. I do not recall any clause limiting the topics to
those which all Amateurs agree (is there any such?) Certainly there have been
some topics that are more controversial than average discussed on this forum
with a sharp divide of opinions, but since Elecraft products can be used or
discarded by the actions of ARRL and FCC, I would say the controversy is
exactly on target. I would rather that only my views be elaborated and I am
sure that others have the same wish, but it is not going to happen. How else
other than discussion can we reach any reasonable solution?
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart
On Friday, June 27, 2014 12:11 PM, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT"
<[email protected]> wrote:
In other words, divide up the group so that we all have to subscribe to
several lists instead of just one?
Each of those groups will of course tend to wander off topic, and likely
into topics that belong on the other group(s).....
We'd also see crossposts, like tp the Yahoo
KX3 list and this one.
I've been around reflectors for about 25 years, and this is what they
do. Trying to tame them by making more groups will fail.
Best we all just learn to self-moderate a little better. Myself included.
There is a wonderful piece of software called POPfile, that is pretty
amazing in its' ability to sort mail. I haven't tried it on this list,
but I'm quite tempted. I think it'd solve the problem for those who
can't just skim and delete.
73 -- Lynn
On 6/27/2014 6:47 AM, Michael Walker wrote:
It is clear that the members of this group are amazingly social and love
their product.
However, I am
concerned that the off topic (but valid) dialogues get away
from the actual charter of the original group and the the fact that
Elecraft staff are part of this group.
Why not have someone clone this group for those off topic conversations and
then everyone is happy and we aren't clouding the technical conversations
that are directly related to the product.
Mike va3mw
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