Walter, no wonder you are a lurker, Your math is terrible, :-) :-) {Just kiddin, guy} janet paterson wrote: (annotated) > hi all > > walter, a lurker, aka the feisty pfiester, sent this message to me > and said i could forward it to you all > so i am > ..er.. > did > > janet > > >From: "Walter Pfiester" <[log in to unmask]> > >To: "janet paterson" <[log in to unmask]> > >Subject: RE: a suggestion (FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions] > >Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 12:35:23 -0500 > > > >I would change only ONE item: > >As a default have the server SET REPro > >for all members so the newbies see their own postings, else they may repost > >and repost and make fools out of themselves (as I did in the beginning). > > > TWO>Encourage newbies to use "plain text" AKA ASCII only. Not everyone can > read > >all the formats out there. > > > >With regard to the volume of mail. This is a GOOD problem. What it be like > >if there was not enough postings to keep going? (a gimme) > > > >Eventually (soon) you will have enough material for a book. Publish! > >And make it available on line with a chapter devoted to on-line ethics. > > > >This ListServ is an excellent example of what the "web" is all about and > >how to 'do it right' (other listserves/news groups should take note). I > >wish I could nominate you for a WEB Oscar for Conduct. Keep it up! > THREE>Keep out the spammers. > > > FOUR>We need a good hot link to a medical dictionary, and the Physicians > >Desk Reference if one is available on-line. > > > >I usually just sit back in the Lurk mode as I believe most of the readers > >do. Keep up the humor! Along with that I'll have an offering > >on April 1st (promise) =:) > > > >If you want to edit/repost these comments do it ... > > > >Regards, > > > >Walt Pfiester 56/3 > ><mailto:[log in to unmask]> > > >> comments, please > >> > >> janet > Other than the math it's a great post Walter, look forward to your next post Bob Chapman 65/4 Cathedral City, CA USA