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Ben

At 12:09 PM 1/24/2005 -0500, Geoffrey wrote:
>Ben Le wrote:
>>I am new with this Linux list. I know this list is very helpful for Linux 
>>users. However, have all of you noticed that this list is flooding with 
>>messages and most of the messages have nothing to do with Linux? For 
>>example, this list lately is flooding with hundred of messages about 
>>phone services and ISP (comcast, Qwest, Bellsouth...) that has nothing to 
>>do with Linux....
>
>As one of the guilty parties on the thread you're referring to, I'll share 
>with you that this will happen every now and again on this list. It's not 
>the norm.  But, because it is a localized list, that is, primary members 
>are in the Atlanta, GA area, you'll find there's more of a social 
>environment on this list then many of the larger global lists.
>
>That being said, you'll also find that this list does contain a number of 
>highly skilled Linux users and should find it a great resource.
>
>I'll apologize for the off topic thread, but can't guarantee it'll be the 
>last.  Many of the folks on this list not only post to the list, but also 
>attend one of the three meetings held monthly in the Atlanta area.  This 
>why you often time see postings that demonstrate more social presence then 
>most lists.
>
>--
>Until later, Geoffrey
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