[AccessD] The list

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
>
>
>
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