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OT: Self-moderated lists [message #233959]

Wed, 25 December 2013 10:30

jayrabe

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Registered: June 2009
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I'm a member of another self-moderated list. While rants occur there too, it has a self-disciplined protocol that facilitates people using the delete key.

Like I've done in this message, and others have done here, you put "Off Topic:" or "OT:" in the subject. It's really just a courtesy to all list members for messages to have an accurate subject line. (Also applies to thread hijacking/drift...)

You can't regulate or legislate people's emotional responses to issues. But with a little self-discipline from the posters, readers can use the delete key and avoid getting sucked into the waste of time.

My 2c

Jay Rabe
76 PB
Portland, OR

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