Hey gang, I would like to request (ask, beg, plead, beseech, supplicate) everyone to please refrain from OFF-TOPIC discussions in this list. It is very difficult and time-consuming to have to wade thru the numerous off-topic posts. Filters simply won't work in filtering for the simple reason that members here do not have the discipline to confine "nuggets of gold" away from off topic threads. I find myself having to review all off topic discussions so that I don't miss important information imbedded in these off topic threads.
I myself have contributed my share of OFF-TOPIC threads and I have been roundly criticized and cussed at for it more so for the "content" of Off topic post than for being off topic. I have disciplined myself from posting my pet off topic subject because of my respect for the value of this forum. The topic of Cold Fusion is such an important field that I think it deserves everyone's cooperation such that this list does not get cluttered. Vortex-L, has become the premier discussion forum for Cold Fusion, and we members here have an opportunitiy to advance our knowledge in this field. Let's not waste this opportunity by cluttering it with politics, socialism, religion etc. PLEASE, Vortex-L is not the place to advance our own personal agenda or beliefs. I know everyone has their own "pet beliefs" that they think is so important for everyone else to know - I do too. Since many many here are well-informed, whatever, off-topic topic you want to discuss, many here would have been aware of that already. Maybe, until such time as Bill agrees to convert this list into a forum format, everyone could benefit from less chatter and more talk about Cold Fusion. If this list is converted to a forum format, it will be more capable of managing off-topic discussions, maybe that will be the time when we can freely post our numerous "pet beliefs". Let's bring OFF-TOPIC discussions to Vortex-B or somewhere else. In peace, Jojo
