Thanks for the invite, Lionel. I have accepted it. Maybe see some of you
there!
Never the less, I will have to remain connected with the LISTSERV list.
We might should have a conversation (here? on Discord? both?) about the
implications of the different services. It's not a mainframe topic, but
kinda important. (And I mean beyond comfort zone and religion and
politics.)
A couple others have already mentioned the value of the traffic.
Also, Phil suggested using alternative client programs and mixing modes.
Like Phil, I use a dedicated client program, but also use the web
interface.
It helps to be able to sort and filter, selectively deleting subjects or
submissions which are "noise" or even those which I just can't use.
I use Thunderbird. It has OpenPGP built-in since circa 2020. Phil uses
Outlook. I've used that too, and really like it. (But not as happy with
its PGP/GPG integration.)
Speaking of PGP, I do wish that the list accepted attachments so I could
sign my posts. (That's one thing you get from most Discord-like
services, a bit more assurance of the identity of the submitter.)
-- R; <><
On 8/30/23 10:21, Lionel B. Dyck wrote:
There is now an option - the System Z Enthusiasts discord server.
Join here https://discord.gg/dvPuM5dg2Y
Please do so with the goal of sharing in the system z community with your
knowledge and expertise, or to ask questions that further your skills and
the profession.
Lionel B. Dyck <><
Website: https://www.lbdsoftware.com
Github: https://github.com/lbdyck
“Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you
are, reputation merely what others think you are.” - - - John Wooden
-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
Lance D. Jackson
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:19 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: With regrets, after many years I will no longer be following
IBM-MAIN
I completely agree with your assessment Kirk. With all of the other social
media options for venting ideological viewpoints, I would hope that IBM-MAIN
can return to it's techie roots and be a place where professionals can share
their experiences and wisdom.
-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
Kirk Wolf
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:12
To: [email protected]
Subject: With regrets, after many years I will no longer be following
IBM-MAIN
Dear ibm-mainers,
It is with regrets that after many years I will no longer be actively
following IBM-MAIN.
The list has become intolerable because of trolling, off-topic thread
hijacking, and personal attacks. The signal-to-noise ratio is approaching
"1". My assessment is that without some form of community governance and
real moderation, IBM-MAIN will soon be completely useless except for the
archives.
I want to sincerely thank all of the extremely knowledgeable and kind
contributors from whom I have learned so much. You are more than welcome
to contact me directly for questions in my area of expertise.
Kirk Wolf
Dovetailed Technologies
http:// <http://dovetail.com/>coztoolkit.com
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