Jim Lawrence
accessd at shaw.ca
Mon Sep 17 13:42:04 CDT 2012
The DBA-Tech list is an excellent spot to post and comment on the recent advances in technology. Like; different operating systems (Linux, Apple and even Windows ;-)), web design (a huge area of growth with many sub-sections) and most importantly the inter-operability between them all (boiler-plating and mash-ups of code and functionality). I think many people do not even know that this list exists... There is also a full DBA website that still gets a hundred or so hits a day, even though it has not been updated in a year. This site which was intended as a showcase for our contractor talents and accomplishment, a place to view the latest news and a common pool of recommended information and the latest tutorial sites. Now all that is needed is smart techs (like in more than one) with some time and some vision. Jim -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Hans-Christian Andersen Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 10:20 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] The list Speaking of which, why dont we add more mailing lists that reflect more what is talked about more these days - for instance a Linux list or mobile dev (iOS, android, win phone) list? - Hans On 2012-09-17, at 10:07 AM, "John Bartow" <john at winhaven.net> wrote: > We do have other lists, and one just for OT topics. For those of us that can > figure out our email filters and rules it does make life much more > convenient. When I need Access help I can expect to find the answer in short > term. Same with the VB, Tech and SQL Server lists. When I want to discuss, > well OK argue, about social topics well then I can click right on OT and can > do that. Honestly, with all the abilities of our email programs, I don't see > what the bother is all about. If you use a forum for these types of things > no one would abuse the forums like they do these lists or they would be > booted off in short order! > > John B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth Ismert > Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 10:16 AM > To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com > Subject: Re: [AccessD] The list > > As I recall, we had a discussion about a year ago about the decline of the > list. Options were discussed, but no action was taken. > > The consensus was to let AccessD wither through inaction. One year later, I > agree with Tony: the group's plan worked, and AccessD has withered. > > So, even though there are a multitude of open source web platforms that > could be used to re-purpose and invigorate the list, I again sense that the > group consensus is to do nothing. > > In light of this, I propose new rules: > * We drop all requirements for topicality. This is a social group only. > The only rule is that on every 100th post someone writes 'Access' > * Every year or so, another long-standing member must complain about the > decline of the list > * Everyone else further agrees to discount the complaint, and deny that > anything can be done about the decline > > Let's stop kidding ourselves here, and acknowledge what we have made the > group into. > > -Ken > > From: "Tony Septav" <TSeptav at Uniserve.com> >> Subject: [AccessD] The list >> Hey All >> >> I have been on this list since 1994. There was a guy called Colby >> ,totally true of heart but a very bumptious and annoying individual. >> This is not only from me but concerns from others on this list I have >> talked to, that the list has become a chat line. I do not see any new >> blood coming in and offering or asking questions. All I see is the old >> boys club, and a lot of "Off topic" chatter". I have rarely seen a >> new problem solved and yes I will include myself. I think you and >> myself have become dinosaurs. There are so many brilliant minds on >> this list and all that knowledge is being wasted. >> >> >> >> Sorry Guys I am out of here. >> >> Tony Septav >> >> Nananimo, BC >> >> Canada >> >> >> > -- > AccessD mailing list > AccessD at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > -- > AccessD mailing list > AccessD at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com