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Re: List problems (was Re: Fw: pic of piedmont shiner in [a bit off)

I appreciate the comments from Jim Eller and Wright Huntley regarding signal to noise ratio and rudeness on this list. I echo their call for consideration in not posting html formatted messages and in being polite. I continue to work with the fellow who maintains our list server in looking for ways to filter out the html "garbage". This already happens with the individual format messages but has been more difficult with the digest format. The html problem has become worse with the proliferation of html capable mail programs, either in browsers or stand-alone format. Personally I prefer individual messages anyway, as I find it actually quicker to scan them than I do if I have to look through the longer digests (even discounting the html). That's a matter of personal taste.

I disagree, however, that the list has become worthless. There have been periods during which there have been excessive off-topic posts and lack of civility. I have warned people when I thought it was necessary and, at the moment, it seems to me that we are enjoying a reasonably "restful" period. Once again, though, I echo the call to think before you post. Is your post really necessary? Have you snipped out everything but the point you want to reply to? Are you over-reacting, or being impolite?

However, as Wright states, I don't have the time to fully moderate the list. That would require that I read and forward (or not) every message. It is up to you all to make this list helpful and enjoyable. I appreciate everyone's concern and consideration.

Barry
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Barry J. Cooper, Prof., Dept. Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University
Current address: 27505 Riggs Hill Rd.
Sweet Home, OR 97386 (bjc3 at cornell_edu)

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