Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 22:36:50 -0600 From: Allen Campbell <allenc@verinet.com> To: jkh@time.cdrom.com Cc: freebsd-chat@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Better SNR suggestion for the mailing lists Message-ID: <35EF6E62.C53627EB@verinet.com> References: <2543.904882634@time.cdrom.com>
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Jordan K. Hubbard wrote: > > > This is a bit long, bear with me - it comes from the heart. > > Actually, the problem is even simpler than that. If we restricted > posting to ONLY those who subscribe, rather than just any random > person. (most of our casual posters do not subscribe to -hackers), > it would also cut way back on the abuse since you'd have to eat what > you served, so to speak. :) > This seems very reasonable. It justifiably raises the bar. I can't see myself arguing that I should be able to post to a list without being a member and I'll bet most would agree. I subscribe to hackers-digest. I would hope that qualifies. > I'm all in favor of trying that out, myself. I think it's time, at > least for lists like -hackers. Lists like questions can and should > remain fully open. -Stable perhaps? It would encourage -stable subscriptions. -- Allen Campbell | Lurking at the bottom of the allenc@verinet.com | gravity well, getting old. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-chat" in the body of the message
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