[Rhodes22-list] List name change.

[John Lock]

Mike,

The idea is doable and even simple, technically.  Takes all of 15 
minutes.  But I don't think we want to fracture the membership that 
way.  At least that's the what I'm hearing overall.

Cheers!
John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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>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
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
> > Lake Sinclair, GA
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
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