List etiquette and general helpful hints

[Rob Cozens]

>I have already been offended by some of the religious and moral views I have
>seen propounded here, but because I do not think this list should be cluttered
>with such discussions I have abstained from expressing my offence.

Hi Bernard,

I commend you for following what I believe is the surest method of 
keeping unwanted posts to a minimum: do not respond.

When I attended my first Little League game, I came with the previous 
experience of participation in a summer softball league, where 
"razzing" was quite commonplace; so I "spectated" as I remembered it 
was done by the "grown ups."  It didn't take but an inning or to for 
me to realize I was the only one "mouthing off", and that my behavior 
was obviously considered inappropriate in this particular setting.

IMFO, if people (a) don't respond to posts of a nature or subject 
matter they don't want to see on the List and (b) take a conversation 
off list when only two or three members wish to continue it, the List 
will be self-regulating and Heather can get on with better things.
-- 

Rob Cozens
CCW, Serendipity Software Company
http://www.oenolog.com/who.htm

"And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three;
Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee."

from "The Triple Foole" by John Donne (1572-1631)