Hi,
I think this list is just fine and you should all relax. I don't know
what its been in the past (I'm one of those 'new members') but its
served me well enough - I've posted a couple of times and had some
useful and whole-hearted responses, which is all I can expect. Sure
there are things I want to skip over - some tedious discussion that well
over-stays its welcome (step forward the Joni's Gay Fans thread!), some
people who try to use the list to peddle their political hobby-horses
(sorry guys, I spot it a mile off and skip straight over) and I've been
tempted, as I think others are, to play the whole list thing as some
sort of points-scoring game (the longer the thread you spin, you more
points you score!). I know that there are groups within the list who are
close buddies - I love that, I don't feel left out because I'm not one
of them.
Generally, I think there is just TOO MUCH! Even if they were all
fascinating,I could never really read that much email. So, personally,
I'd welcome more concise postings... but then again, hell, when you're
excited about your new vinyl copy of 'Blue' you have to tell SOMEONE!
Its fine, just fine... just ignore the bits you don't dig and cherish
the diamonds in the rough.
John
