I would prefer that the rule be kept. While bandwidth and storage really isn't an issue anymore, trimming conversations is just plain polite, and keeping them trimmed helps keep conversations on track.
Dennis Towne Alter Aeon MUD http://www.alteraeon.com On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 6:46 PM, john <jpcarnemo...@comcast.net> wrote: > As far as I remember, the reason referenced was people on dialup connections > or with limited bandwith. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dakotah Rickard <dakotah.rick...@gmail.com > To: Gamers Discussion list <gamers@audyssey.org > Date sent: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:07:52 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Moderator reminder: Trimming messages > > I don't mind the idea, except I'm curious as to why there's a message > length restriction. If someone doesn't want to read the entire > message, they can either delete it then and there or move to the next > name in the thread, depending on their client and mail reading > preferences. What's more, most e-mail services give what is now an > incredible amount of e-mail storage. Trimming messages is no longer a > technical necessity. > > On those grounds, I submit that the list itself offer complaints over > messages which are too long. > > When I write a long message, I try to give people a heads up at the > beginning, and I also expect that plenty won't read it. I view long > messages as essential, however, as there are many instances where I > could break up a message into multiple parts, but what's the point if > I can write a single, flowing missive to the group. > > I hope this is well-received. > > Signed: > Dakotah Rickard --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
