[Rhodes22-list] Open letter to "da list" and an Open Reply...

[Steven Alm]

Hey Gmail users:  I can't seem to figure out how to change the subject
line.  I can start a new thread with an original msg and original subject
but if I'm replying to others' I can't change it.  Anybody?

Slim

On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:

>
> You would think that those who can type so much in the Message part could
> correctly type a few words in the subject line?
>
> Maybe Michael M could program it so that it has to be a new or modified
> subject to post?
>
> Maybe we should have a 100 word limit on posts?
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> http://www.nabble.com/file/p17071461/Florida.jpg Florida.jpg
>
>
>
> R22MikeW wrote:
> >
> >
> > To the Rhodie list,
> >
> > My reason for joining "da list" and staying on for nearly two years has
> > been that the list generates interesting conversations about life
> > (sailing, political, book reviews, etc.) by a great diversity of people
> > whose only common thread is that they have been touched by the Rhodes 22
> > sailboat.  Some are owners, some have owned and some are looking to
> > acquire their first Rhodes 22.  Interestingly, there is no requirement
> > that members have any association with sailing.
> >
> > Some of the "sailing only" types have attempted to rid the list of
> > discussions not pertaining to sailing.  While quoting the list charter
> > clearly shows that most all topics are acceptable and breathes life into
> > the list, I can understand why some would like to simply talk about
> > sailing.  For those, I renew the request that we change the subject line
> > appropriately so that filters can remove unwanted discussions.  If we
> want
> > folks like BigAl to participate,and I do, we must be more diligent about
> > the subject line modifiers.  I appreciate all of the contributions and
> do
> > not want to send anyone to another list.  On the other hand, I do not
> wish
> > to be told to "Stay off our mailing list place" either (unless maybe by
> > MJM.)
> >
> > Finally, some discussions of late have gone well beyond the point of a
> > "gentlemanly discussion" or even providing information (yes,
> > unfortunately, I participated in at least one.)  I find that the level
> of
> > frustration and personal abuse has increased dramatically for several
> > members recently.  I think that it is great to have a lively discussion
> > about sailing or politics (factual or otherwise) but name calling never
> > works.  I would ask that the personal attacks be limited since they do
> > nothing except to inflame and inflict injury.  It seems, from some of
> the
> > comments, that it has gotten so bad that MJM needed to step in.
> >
> > Since I joined the list, I have met several Rhodies, participated in
> > restoration of, launch of or just assisted with their R22's and I am
> > certain that many other members have as well. It has been rewarding and
> > just plain fun.  I think that it's great that plans for Rhodie parties
> are
> > made and look forward to meeting and sailing with many of you.  The last
> > thing that any Rhodie could possibly want would be to alienate a list
> > member through bullying.  It just doesn't make sense to me.
> >
> > THINK about what you are saying and WHY before you hit the send button
> and
> > please keep the subject line accurate for the benefit of those who want
> to
> > limit their reading material.
> >
> > Mike
> > s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> > Nissequogue River, NY
> > __________________________________________________
> > Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list
> >
> >
> http://www.nabble.com/file/p17071461/Florida.jpg Florida.jpg
> --
> View this message in context:
> http://www.nabble.com/Open-letter-to-%22da-list%22-tp17070863p17071461.html
> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>
> __________________________________________________
> Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list
>