[Rhodes22-list] Open letter to "da list" and an Open Reply...

[David Bradley]

Slim, when you hit "reply," there should be a blue link above the text
box that says "edit subject."  Rightl below the "To: Rhodes 22" field.
 I would say it's just left of the "Attach a file" link but I don't
want to be accused of being political.  - )

Dave

On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Steven Alm <stevenalm at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Gmail users:  I can't seem to figure out how to change the subject
> line.  I can start a new thread with an original msg and original subject
> but if I'm replying to others' I can't change it.  Anybody?
>
> Slim
>
>
> On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > You would think that those who can type so much in the Message part could
> > correctly type a few words in the subject line?
> >
> > Maybe Michael M could program it so that it has to be a new or modified
> > subject to post?
> >
> > Maybe we should have a 100 word limit on posts?
> >
> > Ed K
> > Greenville, SC, USA
> > http://www.nabble.com/file/p17071461/Florida.jpg Florida.jpg
> >
> >
> >
> > R22MikeW wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > To the Rhodie list,
> > >
> > > My reason for joining "da list" and staying on for nearly two years has
> > > been that the list generates interesting conversations about life
> > > (sailing, political, book reviews, etc.) by a great diversity of people
> > > whose only common thread is that they have been touched by the Rhodes 22
> > > sailboat.  Some are owners, some have owned and some are looking to
> > > acquire their first Rhodes 22.  Interestingly, there is no requirement
> > > that members have any association with sailing.
> > >
> > > Some of the "sailing only" types have attempted to rid the list of
> > > discussions not pertaining to sailing.  While quoting the list charter
> > > clearly shows that most all topics are acceptable and breathes life into
> > > the list, I can understand why some would like to simply talk about
> > > sailing.  For those, I renew the request that we change the subject line
> > > appropriately so that filters can remove unwanted discussions.  If we
> > want
> > > folks like BigAl to participate,and I do, we must be more diligent about
> > > the subject line modifiers.  I appreciate all of the contributions and
> > do
> > > not want to send anyone to another list.  On the other hand, I do not
> > wish
> > > to be told to "Stay off our mailing list place" either (unless maybe by
> > > MJM.)
> > >
> > > Finally, some discussions of late have gone well beyond the point of a
> > > "gentlemanly discussion" or even providing information (yes,
> > > unfortunately, I participated in at least one.)  I find that the level
> > of
> > > frustration and personal abuse has increased dramatically for several
> > > members recently.  I think that it is great to have a lively discussion
> > > about sailing or politics (factual or otherwise) but name calling never
> > > works.  I would ask that the personal attacks be limited since they do
> > > nothing except to inflame and inflict injury.  It seems, from some of
> > the
> > > comments, that it has gotten so bad that MJM needed to step in.
> > >
> > > Since I joined the list, I have met several Rhodies, participated in
> > > restoration of, launch of or just assisted with their R22's and I am
> > > certain that many other members have as well. It has been rewarding and
> > > just plain fun.  I think that it's great that plans for Rhodie parties
> > are
> > > made and look forward to meeting and sailing with many of you.  The last
> > > thing that any Rhodie could possibly want would be to alienate a list
> > > member through bullying.  It just doesn't make sense to me.
> > >
> > > THINK about what you are saying and WHY before you hit the send button
> > and
> > > please keep the subject line accurate for the benefit of those who want
> > to
> > > limit their reading material.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> > > Nissequogue River, NY
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list
> > >
> > >
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> > Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >
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> >
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