On Wed, 28 Nov 2001, JC Dill wrote: > The problem I have is that many people think that any computer related > or Internet related topic is "on-topic" on an Internet discussion > group. Many of them are new, and have no idea how to find another > group to ask their off-topic computer or Internet related question
> How do other list managers address this problem? I usually try to assist these newbies by kindly explaining them that (1) their question is better asked in <other place> and (2) their question really isn't appropriate here. In effect, I kindly hold open the door to where they can get their answer and hint them to step through it. Only in real emergencies do I need to kick them through it myself ;) cheers, Rik -- DMCA, SSSCA, W3C? Who cares? http://thefreeworld.net/ http://www.surriel.com/ http://distro.conectiva.com/
