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Thank you so much for these enlightening gemz of wisdom. Although I usually don't mind the occasional off-topic post, I certainly must agree that the bulk of the CLASSICCMP messages I have downloaded over the past two weeks have been relentlessly useless. As a result, I have been struggling with the necessity of unsubscribing to the list. Why? Because I simply don't have the time to filter through all the crap. The return just doesn't justify the effort anymore. One of the big problems in my opinion is the fact that individuals will consistently submit multiple posts...one day, I believe Hans had NINE consecutive posts! Is this absolutely necessary? When the Velvet Rope was still a mail list, there was a very strict rule regarding multiple posts. The point is that you should think about what you are going to say, consolidate your thoughts, and ease everyones download. It is a good rule and I think it should be adopted here. If you want to talk about classic computing items posted to eBay, fine. Z-80? That is absolutely on-topic. But, if you want to engage in a seemingly endless public debate on the merits of the modern educational system...I'm sorry. That simply is _not_ appropriate. Either is gunsmithing, lathe building, snipers, or Star Trek theory. When this list is functioning as it should, I find it to be an incredible resource. I only hope it can continue to be that. Perhaps it is time to elect a moderator... xoxo van ........................................................................ @ / / Shift Lever (D)/ \===================================== @ ================ Floor Plan === BNL |- - - - Phase Shifter - - - -|--/ Get Wired! - ------------]=[]@----------------------@ 415.276.8424 Trans- ] ]]] (A) futura lounge 415.647.4523 (B) ? (C) SELECT GAME mission ]]]]]]]]]]]]Driveshaft]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] ] ]] 71 ------------] web superstation of the stars... van burnham http://www.futuraworld.com designer wired digital 660 third street fourth floor san francisco ca 94107 usa ........................................................................ van(a)wired.com van(a)futuraworld.com pingpong(a)spy.net vanburnham(a)aol.com