On 09/02/2011 06:52 PM, Rob Weir wrote: > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM, NoOp <[email protected]> wrote: > <snip><snip><snip> > >> Actually /you/ *need* to post information in *this* list so that the >> users of this list aren't left in the dark. You can't just 'hit & run' >> on this list and close it down without *first* giving the users of >> *this* list the benefit of knowing how/what/why, etc. Oh, and also >> updating the web pages that I pointed out. >> > > Are you accustomed to making demands on strangers? On project > volunteers? You may lack information, but your lack does not > automatically become my problem. If you have more questions, I've > already requested that they go to [email protected]. I > do not demand this. I request this. It makes it more convenient for > me. You are welcome to ignore this request. But I answer questions > at my convenience, not yours. > >> By my count this list has over 29416 posts archived going back to 2002. >> At least that is what I can see from the posts I can read via gmane.org. > > Yes, and perhaps reading over the years of archives will ameliorate > your loneliness when this list is gone. Or you can send an email to > [email protected] and subscribe to the new > Apache OpenOffice.org users list. > >> You pop in annoucing: >> >>> Please note that, as part of the overall migration to Apache, this >>> list will be closed. Based on feedback received, including from >>> participants on this list, we've decided to create a users list at the >>> Apache OpenOffice.org project to serve as a continuation of >>> [email protected]. >>> >>> You are invited to subscribe to the new list by sending an email to: >>> [email protected] >>> >>> That Apache list is live now. Although [email protected] is not >>> going to disappear immediately, it will eventually be shut down. So >>> you might want to finish the threads you are engaged in here, but try >>> to start new ones at [email protected]. We're talking >>> weeks, not months, before the migration completes. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> -Rob >> > > Yes, that was my note. I'm glad it arrived. > >> and don't respond to responses regarding your post (except to Larry's of >> course). Again: "Is this what can be expected from >> ooo-apache in the future?". Many users on this list may not even have a >> clue as to what 'incubator.apache.org' is, who /you/ are, and why this >> is all taking place. >> > > Larry responded to your questions. If you have follow up questions, > I'd welcome them at [email protected]. The list we are > on right now is going away. On the Apache lists we're discussing the > migration of the OOo lists, the projects, the support forums, > Bugzilla, the wiki, etc. It is all going over to Apache and the > discussions have been taking place on Apache lists for a few months > now. You're welcome to join those discussions. But we're not going > to debate Apache project business on a non-Apache list. No, not even > if you demand it it. > >> The users on this list went through several months of trauma regarding >> the transition from Sun to Oracle list changes (including bug >> reporting). Now you show up with this? >> > > Trauma? Really? Have you considered trying a less dangerous hobby? > > >> Answer my question, explain the points I made regarding the web pages >> and your new list, and stick around to answer questions regarding the >> affect it will have on users on *this* list. Only then will you have >> (IMO) any credibilty here. >> ... > > And I do value your opinion very much. But I'd value it even more > over on [email protected]. > >> >> -- >> Will the last user on this list kindly please turn out the lights, lock >> the door, and post a google map with directions to Apache/IBM? >> > > As stated several times, the next step is to join the list at > [email protected]. This is entirely voluntary, of > course. > > Regards, > > -Rob > ...
Unsnipped. I reckon that pretty much sums it up. Y'all have a great time & hope to see other users from this list over at: http://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/ [email protected]: User support list for LibreOffice users needing help with a problem. Bye & it was fun while it lasted. Gary Lee (NoOp) -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] For additional commands send email to [email protected] with Subject: help
