I wouldn't mind email subscriptions being tied in some way to our Steam accounts or some other method to verify members are actually running a server at all.
At the risk of sounding elitist, I don't think non-admins have any sort of need to post here whatsoever, (Especially considering there are forums that have this list publicly posted for anyone to read) and some of the recent useless threads have (obviously) struck a nerve with some people. Personally, I have all emails from here bounced to my cellphone (Which is an ancient 6 year old flippy) and I really don't like getting random spam from someone talking about trading or complaining they disapprove of the CS:S binaries folder move. On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM, EHG <[email protected]> wrote: > It wouldn't necessarily have to be round-the-clock moderation. You could > enforce that mailing list subscriptions be linked to your steam ID and > simply ban repeat problem users after the fact. > > > On 10/20/2011 1:56 PM, [email protected] wrote: > >> Actually, archiving is the one reason I _prefer_ this list - I have a copy >> of everything ever posted, I don't have to worry about a thread derailment >> causing useful info to be possibly deleted. That being said, moderation >> would be easier on a forum, because you can do it after the fact - a >> moderated email list requires pre-approval of every post, which basically >> means you need round-the-clock mods available. Not practical imo >> >> -----Original Message----- >>> From: >>> hlds-bounces@list.**valvesoftware.com<[email protected]>[mailto: >>> hlds- >>> [email protected]**] On Behalf Of DontWannaName! >>> Sent: 20 October 2011 18:47 >>> To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list >>> Cc: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list >>> Subject: Re: [hlds] [hlds_linux] Reminder: your posts are public and >>> permanent >>> >>> 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<chad.hedstrom@gmail.**com<[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<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<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<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<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<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<http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds> >
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