> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nicholas Wright [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 4:09 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: reminder - this list is for Java & Linux
>
>
> Hi
>
> > We've had a lot of discussions on the list recently that
> were generic
> > questions about Java, questions that had nothing to do with
> Linux. I'm
> > sending this note to remind everyone that this mailing list is about
> > Java on Linux. If you have generic Java questions, they do
> not belong
> > here. I encourage list members not to reply to questions unless they
> > have some interest to Linux users.
> > I apologize if this sounds unreasonable, but it's important that we
> > keep this mailing list focussed on Linux. There are plenty of other
> > places to ask generic Java questions.
>
> The same problem exists on the Advanced-Java list...
> kinda.... but it's
> more a, "Is that question advanced?" type issue. Even if
> it's not, somebody
> else answers the question and so people keep asking.
>
> They've considered moving the group to a "more" advanced-java
> mailing list,
> but then it's just getting silly. Eventually you'll get the
> Super-elite-extremely-really-really advanced java mailing list...
>
> I suppose what I'm really trying to say is: good sentiment,
> but don't expect
> miracles.
>
Perhaps a miracle is too much to expect.
But a reminder every now and then doesn't hurt. Too much off topic trafic
on a mailing list will cause some people who's input may be valuable to
leave the list.
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