[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
>> 
>> 
>> 
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