This just came through, for those of you who aren't on the program-l list. I know it's past the due date for our input, but I have a couple of issues, both of which I voiced. First, I'm kind of lost as to why Java isn't aloud to be discussed because it's "specialized." Sure there's another list for that, but if we're going to have "specialized" lists, why are we merging in the first place? Does this mean that sodbeans discussion is out? I've kind of followed along with that, though I haven't played with it to much. Second, I'm still curious why this is so hush-hush. I guess I'm worried that we're going to get forced into a list that is not going to allow some of what we have here. Sure some of it can be cleaned up, and George is the one to do that; he's an adept moderator, but It almost sounds like the volume of messages is going to be strictly controled for some reason.
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [program-l] Re: views on merging two programming lists Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:02:50 +0100 From: George Bell <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: program-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <program-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> There's always a leak somewhere before things can be properly announced, isn't there? However, it won't happen until 1st October. Yes indeed the two specialist lists are to merge. Or rather, they will be merged into ours. It was either that, or the other list could possibly be closed down. I have no doubt that it will initially swell the number of daily messages, but I'm hoping that with some appropriate moderation, things will keep on topic. If not, my steel ruler will be out rather sharpish. Needless to say JAVA will be considered off-topic as we have a list for that (program-java), and if the need arises for other specialist areas, I will have no hesitation in starting an appropriate list. Sorry you all had to find out via the jungle drums, but please stick with us. This has been a very professional list to date, and hopefully long may it continue that way. All the best, George Bell Moderator and list owner. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:program-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** program-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:program-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** program-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
