Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Paul Delcour
As someone who is (or was) new to this list and who was shown some of the ropes of this list, I think it would be a fine idea if some guidelines were published to avoid having a repeat of what happened to me. No doubt during the years more unwritten guidelines have developed. Just as many lists

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
Rules? There are no rules! As has often been pointed out, this is an unmoderated list. What passes for accepted practices, more often than not, depends on who is on the field ( as opposed to the bench, bleachers, etc.) and for the most part the e-bay shuffle played here --- when its not

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, a theoretical physicist* called Ralf Stubner used to be a regular here, and once a month he sent out a message containing this: http://www.tfkp.physik.uni-erlangen.de/~ralf/photo/PDML/Welcome.html It has fallen into disrepair, but something similar could be quite useful either as a page on

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Keith Whaley
A good answer, Bob. It's been a little while since i've seen the link referred to. It is useful for old timers to review once in a while, as well... g keith whaley Bob Walkden wrote: Hi, a theoretical physicist* called Ralf Stubner used to be a regular here, and once a month he sent out

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Cotty
As someone who is (or was) new to this list and who was shown some of the ropes of this list, I think it would be a fine idea if some guidelines were published to avoid having a repeat of what happened to me. No doubt during the years more unwritten guidelines have developed. Just as many lists

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
Good thoughts. By the way, I'm pushed for time today, but did I miss the e-bay prohibitions in this document :-\ . Have a great day. Otis Wright. Bob Walkden wrote: Hi, a theoretical physicist* called Ralf Stubner used to be a regular here, and once a month he sent out a message containing

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
Seems sensible. Time for me to head back to the bleachers. Enjoy. Otis Wright Cotty wrote: As someone who is (or was) new to this list and who was shown some of the ropes of this list, I think it would be a fine idea if some guidelines were published to avoid having a repeat of what happened

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Eactivist
Bob Walkden wrote: Hi, a theoretical physicist* called Ralf Stubner used to be a regular here, and once a month he sent out a message containing this: http://www.tfkp.physik.uni-erlangen.de/~ralf/photo/PDML/Welcome.html If this was expanded a little to mention the general consensus ban on

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Dr E D F Williams
http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: July 31, 2003 - Original Message - From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 8:05 PM Subject: Re: Rules or guidelines Well, put Bob, and Cotty. What

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread graywolf
I periodically think, why don't I volunteer to do something like that? Then I realize this list has gone on for years as one of the nicest ones on the net with out such. In many ways written rules (whether the are called FAQ or guidelines)limit a list. This list is constantly evolving, it has

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Pentax users who really know the rim from the hat as we say in Holland. LOL. Love it. Can I use that? :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Well, put Bob, and Cotty. What it comes down to is we are all friends here. If you have a friend who doesn't want to hear about some controversial topic, what do you do? I usually don't mention it around him. It is simply called being polite. At the

Re: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Paul Delcour
] Subject: Re: Rules or guidelines Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 16:05:11 -0400 On 14/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Pentax users who really know the rim from the hat as we say in Holland. LOL. Love it. Can I use that? :-) Cheers, Cotty

RE: Rules or guidelines

2003-09-14 Thread Simon King
On Monday, 15 September 2003 1:49 AM Don said I even shouted at my little dog when she asked to go downstairs to pee [...snipped] Wow, you have a talking dog! You should move to Vegas! :-) Simon