[meteorite-list] Steve I thought you were going to controlyour postings?

From: joseph_town_at_att.net <joseph_town_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon May 2 00:27:05 2005
Message-ID: <050220050427.19354.4275AC3A000DC32C00004B9A21587667550299019BA1089F0A9C0106_at_att.net>

Walter,

Thanks for getting right to the point. I completely agree and I know I couldn't have said it better. I think your points are even clear enough for Steve to understand. His refusal to abide by a few simple rules that most do is a kick in the rear to all who do follow those rules.

Thanks again,

Bill


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Walter Branch" <branchw_at_bellsouth.net>
> Hi Michael,
>
> >Can ANYONE answer that question?
>
> Well, here is one psychological interpretation.
>
> I think the reason why many people are upset
> with what I assume to be Steve's constant posting
> is because most list members, within reason, follow the rules.
> Even though they are seemingly rarely enforced, there
> was/is an implicit understanding that we would
> all follow the rules when we signed on.
>
> Yes, it is easy to use the delete key. All of use do
> it every day. There may be a message about some
> meteorite-related topic which I am not particularly
> interested in so I delete it. No disrespect to the sender,
> as someone else may be interested in keeping it.
>
> So, the vast maority of members follow the rules
> without having TO DO anything "extra." When
> we delete a post, it is generally because we aren't
> interested in the topic even though the post is within
> the rules.
>
> Now, having TO DO something extra (use the delete
> key) for repetitive posts that many perceive as spam
> (not within the rules) is what gets some people angry.
> It like saying, "Why should I have to do anything extra
> when I follow the rules."
>
> I guess an analogy would be having to "opt out"
> from receiving telemarketing phone calls. Millions
> of American have signed up to not receive the phone
> calls (myself included) but why should I have to "opt
> out" (do something) when I should "opt in" to receive them!
>
> As for me, I just use my email filtering system. It is very effective.
> It works for all the "Warren Wannabes" on the list. I am
> sure some people filter my posts as well. Easier than
> using the delte key. No runs, no hits, no errors.
>
> -Walter Branch
>
>
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