If we all remember, the lists were going to be moved to the forums for archiving, readability and for easy moderation. This wasn't done because we all prefer the mailing list. However, we should find a balance with more moderation. You don't even have to run a server to be on this list.
Sent from my iPhone 4 On Oct 20, 2011, at 10:43 AM, Chad Hedstrom <[email protected]> wrote: > That's not a bad idea. In the last six months this went from a high > quality, low traffic list to something similar in appearance to a > tier-2 steam customer service support thread. While I definitely do > appreciate this under-the-radar outreach to the community of server > administrators, perhaps it is time to think about expanding to a > moderated style mailing list. > > Thanks again for all your (Valve employees!) hard work and prompt > replies to questions posed in this thread. > > On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 12:34 PM, DontWannaName! <[email protected]> > wrote: >> Maybe it's time to appoint a volunteer moderator so there is less garbage on >> the list and more helpful information. It would help all of us! :) >> >> Sent from my iPhone 4 >> >> On Oct 20, 2011, at 10:27 AM, Fletcher Dunn <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> This post is a reminder to everybody that this email distribution list has >>> a standard language that everybody should use. I'm not talking about using >>> Portuguese or English. I'm talking about being nice instead of being a >>> jerk. >>> >>> >>> >>> New people come and go all the time. Sometimes they repeat questions that >>> have already been answered before they subscribed. Sometimes they don't >>> know what is on topic or off topic. There's a way to let them know >>> politely if their question is off topic, or should be directed elsewhere. >>> If is too difficult for you to use kind words, then of course there's also >>> the option of just ignoring it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Your posts (like most things on the Internet) are both public and >>> permanent. By bearing this in mind, some people could save themselves >>> embarrassment and regret by refraining from posting childishly. Even >>> better would be to act kindly and help the person get to the correct place >>> where they can find the answer they are seeking. >>> >>> >>> >>> Please just be kind and helpful. >>> >>> Try to relax. >>> >>> >>> >>> Your humble servant, >>> >>> - Fletch >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >>> please visit: >>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux >> >> _______________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >> please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >> > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
