Walter, Thanks for getting right to the point. I completely agree and I know I couldn't have said it better. I think your points are even clear enough for Steve to understand. His refusal to abide by a few simple rules that most do is a kick in the rear to all who do follow those rules.
Thanks again, Bill -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Walter Branch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi Michael, > > >Can ANYONE answer that question? > > Well, here is one psychological interpretation. > > I think the reason why many people are upset > with what I assume to be Steve's constant posting > is because most list members, within reason, follow the rules. > Even though they are seemingly rarely enforced, there > was/is an implicit understanding that we would > all follow the rules when we signed on. > > Yes, it is easy to use the delete key. All of use do > it every day. There may be a message about some > meteorite-related topic which I am not particularly > interested in so I delete it. No disrespect to the sender, > as someone else may be interested in keeping it. > > So, the vast maority of members follow the rules > without having TO DO anything "extra." When > we delete a post, it is generally because we aren't > interested in the topic even though the post is within > the rules. > > Now, having TO DO something extra (use the delete > key) for repetitive posts that many perceive as spam > (not within the rules) is what gets some people angry. > It like saying, "Why should I have to do anything extra > when I follow the rules." > > I guess an analogy would be having to "opt out" > from receiving telemarketing phone calls. Millions > of American have signed up to not receive the phone > calls (myself included) but why should I have to "opt > out" (do something) when I should "opt in" to receive them! > > As for me, I just use my email filtering system. It is very effective. > It works for all the "Warren Wannabes" on the list. I am > sure some people filter my posts as well. Easier than > using the delte key. No runs, no hits, no errors. > > -Walter Branch > > > ______________________________________________ > Meteorite-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
