[Rhodes22-list] List name change.

[Michael D. Weisner]

John,

Actually, the mechanism may be far simpler.  What is the cost (server 
resources, etc.) to set up a second list called the 
Rhodes22-Sail at rhodes22.org and add the current list subscribers to the new 
list.  When folks elect to join the R22 list, they will decide which one (or 
both) they wish to join.  If anyone on the sail list posts a question, we 
(those on both lists) will receive the original post and post our reply to 
the sail list by hitting reply.  Anytime we wish to shoot the bull we will 
simply post to Rhodes22-List at rhodes22.org as we always have.  No 
programming.  If folks do not wish to be on the sail list, they can opt out 
and still enjoy the sailors' bar atmosphere.  Those who wish to only talk 
sailing can join the sail list and not have to put up with our political 
(and other) discussions.  The beauty is that we will still have the lively 
discussions on "da list", keeping us around and avoiding the "is this thing 
working?" posts common on the sailing only lists.

Is this a workable idea??

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: "John Lock" <jlock at relevantarts.com>Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:06 
PM
> At 01:52 PM 7/22/2008 -0700, you wrote:
>>I disagree. It is not up to  'da list' (and making more work for
>>John) to offer other options than what already exist.  They can take
>>the responsibility to open a new email address and direct all list
>>mail there...and hit that 'delete' key whenever they feel like it.
>
> And I disagree with your disagreement.  I believe it is up to the
> list, as a "community", to serve the needs of the majority.  As far
> as we know, we are currently only serving the needs of a vocal
> minority.  That's what prompted by suggestion for a little polling
> data - to find out what the real preferences of "da list" are.
>
> Cheers!
>
> John Lock
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> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
> Lake Sinclair, GA
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