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

[petelargo]

Here's some list "rules" I would like to see:

1) all posts are required to bitch about a minimum of one other member
2) no dwarfs allowed on list (they just freak me out)
3) no scientologists
4) socialists must pay a list tax directly to Ed
5) no cutsie emoticons, we're sailors for Gods sake


Tootle 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
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>> 
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