[Rhodes22-list] Fw: [rhodes-list] New list
Michael Meltzer
rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 12:38:55 -0400
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm@michaelmeltzer.com>
To: <rhodes-list@sailnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [rhodes-list] New list
> I gust I am saying to sing up at the new list, at
> http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> The issue is will the "usual suspects"(i.e. the feqent poster) sign up, I
> think so, alot have, it will be a issue of getting them used to using the
> new address. once that happens most traffic we be thier,thier will be a
> transiational issue while that happen.I am hoping that people like the new
> list and vote with thier feet(maybe I am wroung and people do not wish
> this), after a while I suspect most of the salient traffic will die.
>
> So Guys just do it, it make it easyier on all over :-)
>
> MJM
>
> PS. It looks like sailnet is having anought fun day
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Grandholm" <PAUL@mi.chtechnology.com>
> To: <rhodes-list@sailnet.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 11:13 AM
> Subject: RE: [rhodes-list] New list
>
>
> > Michael,
> >
> > Please forgive a dumb question from a relatively computer
> > challenged guy. I'm already overloaded with emails so I'm not inclined
> > to stay on both lists, but I don't want to miss anything either. What I
> > think you're advising us to do is to unsubscribe from the sailnet list
> > and subscribe to your new list. Is that correct? Is the correct timing
> > to do that right now? Please let me know & I'll make the switch. Also,
> > thanks for all the behind-the-scenes work you must have put into to
this.
> >
> > Paul
> > >
> > >I suspect that most of the new members come from the rhodes22.com link
> page,
> > > frankly is hard to spot sailnets lists their site is focused more on
the
> > > store. If you are a "old-timer" you know, but a new person would be
hard
> > > pressed.
> > >
> > >The link idea is a good one :-) I should have thought of it :-) the
> problem
> > > is mime is a pain-in-the-ass, the day job is eating cycles right now,
I
> get
> > > to it soon(weekend maybe). For now the max size is 128k after that it
> needs
> > > approval, should be ok to dailup at that size. I also need to "demine"
> and
> > > "dehtml" the stuff for the archive and dijest, got a script for that
but
> > > need to drop it in :-)
> > >
> > >
> > >BTW rhodes22.org could use a home page. :-)
> > >
> > >MJM
> > >
> > >PS. ps people I will not cross post for long and you are missing stuff
> > > already :-)
> > >http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gardner, Douglas L. (LNG)
> > > To: 'rhodes-list@sailnet.net'
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 9:15 AM
> > > Subject: RE: [rhodes-list] New list
> > >
> > >
> > > I have worked closely with MJM in the past (setting up the photo
site),
> and
> > > have complete confidence that this will be a superior list.
> > >
> > > I do have 2 concerns, though.
> > > 1) The sailnet list probably gets more traffic from 'casual'
browsers.
> How
> > > will new members find the new list? One possibility... I'll probably
> stay
> > > subscribed to both. If a few others do the same, we can point people
in
> the
> > > right direction.
> > > 2) I like the ability to send attachments, but there should be a size
> > > limit. Some of us are still on a dial-up connection. 60k or so
should
> be
> > > more than sufficient for a photo, and exceptions can be made on a
> case-by-ca
> > >se basis, based on expressed desire from list members. A future
> enhancement
> > > would be for MJM to dump all attachments into a directory and
substitute
> > > with an URL pointing to it. That way we could put just about anything
> up
> > > there and not bog down e-mail downloads. (how do you like that
Michael?
> > > We're already writing requirements for release 2.0! ;^)
> > >
> > > Just a couple of thoughts.
> > >
> > > --Doug
> > >
> > > ps: OK, Michael. Maybe its time we work on the photo site again?
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Bill Effros [mailto:bill@effros.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 8:11 AM
> > > To: rhodes-list@sailnet.net
> > > Subject: Re: [rhodes-list] New list
> > >
> > >
> > > YES!
> > >
> > > Michael's new system works better than any system we have used
> before.
> > >
> > > It is very very fast.
> > >
> > > We can send attachments.
> > >
> > > No ads. No spam.
> > >
> > > We can direct people to Rummy's list, Tom's FAQ, and various
picture
> > > sites maintained by others.
> > >
> > > We can write our own rules for what is appropriate for our list.
> > >
> > > We can maintain our list so we don't have to rebuild it if the
> service
> > > provider loses or changes its service.
> > >
> > > Michael has done an incredible job in a short period of time.
(This
> is
> > > standard procedure for MJM.) Someone has helped him proofread his
work.
> > > Thanks to that person or persons.
> > >
> > > Click on the link & sign up:
> > >
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > Make suggestions about how Michael can improve the way it works,
the
> > > wording, etc.
> > >
> > > This is truly our list.
> > >
> > > I'm sure most of us will stay on the Sailnet list as well, but once
> > > you've seen the speed of a list working the way it should, you will
find
> it
> > > difficult to go back to snail email.
> > >
> > > Bill Effros
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Michael Meltzer
> > > To: rhodes-list@sailnet.net
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 1:36 AM
> > > Subject: [rhodes-list] New list
> > >
> > >
> > > Some people might have noticed some Strange messages on the list
> here
> > > what is happening.
> > >
> > > Well everyone, we know what happen last weekend, the sailnet list
> took
> > > a hit. Not liking the list being down I set up a new listserver under
> > > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list .
> > >
> > > 1)It is a commercial grade server controlled by us
> > > 2)It is fast, message turnaround is under 1 minute, I make sure
it
> > > stays that way(sailnet seems to be 2 hours)
> > > 3)attachment are ok(we control it)
> > > 4)The footer lines are for the list benefit, not to sell ad space
> > > 5)when people sign up they get the rhodes22 charter
> > > 6)The archive system is useable, bet even that will be improved
> > > 7)The control screen are simple and understandable
> > > 8)We control it to make it fit your needs
> > >
> > > Well at this point I built it, it is open to all comers, are we
> ready
> > > for it?
> > >
> > > MJM
> >
> >
> >
> > ========================
> > Paul Grandholm
> > C&H Technology
> > GrandPower Components Div.
> > ========================
> >
> >
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