[Novalug] Re: [Ma-linux] A Suggestion about our E-lists for Tux.Org people, and for us all

[Michael Stone]

On Tue, Apr 17, 2007 at 06:25:02PM -0400, gregory pryzby wrote:
>*SIGH*
>
>If everyone took a minute to read the subscription information they
>would see what novalug is:
>http://calypso.tux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/novalug
>This list is for members (virtual or real) of the Northern Virginia
>Linux Users' Group (NoVALUG). Think of this list as your local
>watering hole (be it a coffee of soda shop or a bar). You are welcome
>to join, listen, ask and learn. There are no dumb questions. Everyone
>is welcome and this is a chance to learn about Linux and get the help
>you may need from a friendly group of people.

(*SIGH*) I don't see how that at all distinguishes it from the other 
lists. The geographical aspect is moot; the distinction between dc and 
the dc suburbs is fairly low. Beyond that, it's a list for chatting 
about linux--much like the others, no?

>novalug is tied to the LUG and discuss topics at meetings. 

I'd say that discussions of the meetings do not form the bulk of the 
messages, and never have. But as I said, it's obvious that you *want* 
there to be a difference between the lists, so the situation will remain 
as it is, and people will keep crossposting. No big deal, I've got a 
duplicate filter.

Mike Stone