[TriLUG] RFC: Mailing list protocol FAQ entry

[chris at bullocksbarn.com]

On Mon, Feb 09, 2004 at 12:03:21PM -0500, William Sutton wrote:
> Due to recent list traffic, there has been some discussion about proper 
> list topics and protocols.  Per my discussions with Tanner, the following 
> is proposed as a FAQ entry for the protocol on this list.  Comments and 
> ammendations are desired:
> 
> -----
> This is a technical list for discussion of Linux, other open source 
> topics, and related job postings.  Off-topic discussions, particularly 
> Windows topics,
lets not forget about Macs, even though they run on BSD, IMHO they have
nothing to do with Linux.  If you are against closed source you HAVE to
be against Macs

>  should be avoided unless they relate to the main topics 
> (for example, Windows-UNIX interoperability).  Spam, off-color, and 
> offensive emails should be avoided regardless of the perceived "humor 
> value".  Failure to stay on topic may result in a deluge of reminders to 
> stay on topic.
> -----
> 
> I will be ironing this out as proposed changes come in.  I'd like to 
> finalize this by Friday.
> 
> William Sutton
> 
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