18 Jul
2009
18 Jul
'09
1:41 a.m.
On Fri, 2009-07-17 at 22:13 -0500, Michael B. Brutman wrote:
I realize I'm on cctalk so there is going to be
some off topic
discussion. But it really seems as though people really go far and deep
once things go off topic.
I might be out of line here, but I like 'the 30 second rule'. If it
takes you less than 30 seconds to compose a reply, perhaps it is best
not to send it.
I love the depth and breadth of knowledge on the list. But with so many
smart people, it seems like a constant game to see who can outwit the
others. Unfortunately, that makes the the list very noisy.
I like the noise. If you don't, take it to cc-tech - that's what it's
for.
The classiccmp list is populated with some clever, erudite and witty
characters with the kind of sense of humour you need to have to own and
work on decades-old equipment. Without the off-topic blether the list
would be dry screeds of part numbers and trainspotting notes.
Gordon 2M0YEQ