[ILUG] Threads deteriorating into spam

[Michele Neylon :: Blacknight Solutions]

Declan Moriarty <> said on 01 February 2006 21:18:

> Am I on the wrong mailing list here? I thought I joined a list about
> linux, and it sometimes is. But there seem to be a worrying number of
> threads deteriorating into spam.  


It's not spam. It's merely off-topic :)


> 
> Currently running examples are the correct plural of 'virus' 


Which is quite relevant as it shows how important the role of pedantry is in
an OSS environment ... 

>and how
> many (windows vs linux) sysadmins could dance on the head of a pin,
> or save money or something.  

Which is quite relevant if you think about it
> 
> Why not divert these discussions to a chat mailing list which people
> could subscribe into or out of. 

Why not read the archives?


If you aren't interested in a thread simply don't read it. It works well for
me and I'm subscribed to a LOT of lists :)

Regards

Michele


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