atw: Re: Enough of this OT stuff!
- From: LIVERANI Petra <Petra.LIVERANI@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:53:14 +1000
I agree with Christine. Topics die a natural death and personally I'd rather
read, if I'm interested in the subject, a long OT thread than a long thread on
placement of commas notwithstanding that placement of commas is relevant to our
profession while OT stuff obviously isn't. When I'm not interested in the OT
thread just as when I'm not interested in the professional topic thread I
simply ignore it. I have emailed screenshots of long threads on something like
placement of commas to my friends, much to their amusement and even
incredulity. The only requirement I really have of a list is to keep things
civil.
Regards,
Petra
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From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Christine Kent
Sent: Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:19 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Re: Enough of this OT stuff!
You know, I will just never understand why some people find it so hard to hit
the delete button. What does this cost anyone, 3 seconds, 5 seconds? It costs
more time to whinge. These topics always die their own death when everyone hits
delete. No need for control freaks. Natural justice prevails in the end.
Christine
From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nick Shears
Sent: Wednesday, 22 May 2013 1:19 AM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Re: Enough of this OT stuff!
Hear, hear, Howard.
Nick
From:
austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Howard Silcock
Sent: Wednesday, 22 May 2013 9:36 AM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: atw: Enough of this OT stuff!
Can we restore some sanity to this list? There's been a tradition of providing
some leeway to people who veera bit off topic now and then, particularly if
they warn us by putting OT in the subject line. But I don't think this
tolerance should extend to providing people with a platform for their own
viewpoint on subjects that have nothing to do with the purpose of this list. I
don't agree with Christine that it's OK for us to discuss whatever we like
provided we use the OT tag. The list has a stated purpose and people subscribe
expecting to discuss topics relating to that purpose.
Why should we provide a platform for Rod or anyone else to bombard us with his
or her political views? He or she could set up his or her own list instead of
using us as a captive audience.
I'm not trying to suppress you, Rod - you're just in the wrong place.
Howard
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