[meteorite-list] Steve I thought you were going to controlyour postings?

[joseph_town at att.net]

Walter,

Thanks for getting right to the point. I completely agree and I know I couldn't have said it better. I think your points are even clear enough for Steve to understand. His refusal to abide by a few simple rules that most do is a kick in the rear to all who do follow those rules.

Thanks again,

Bill


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Walter Branch" <branchw at bellsouth.net>
> Hi Michael,
> 
> >Can ANYONE answer that question?
> 
> Well, here is one psychological interpretation.
> 
> I think the reason why many people are upset
> with what I assume to be Steve's constant posting
> is because most list members, within reason, follow the rules.
> Even though they are seemingly rarely enforced, there
> was/is an implicit understanding that we would 
> all follow the rules when we signed on.  
> 
> Yes, it is easy to use the delete key.  All of use do
> it every day.  There may be a message about some
> meteorite-related topic which I am not particularly
> interested in so I delete it.  No disrespect to the sender,
> as someone else may be interested in keeping it. 
> 
> So, the vast maority of members follow the rules 
> without having  TO DO anything "extra."  When
> we delete a post, it is generally because we aren't
> interested in the topic even though the post is within
> the rules.
> 
> Now, having TO DO something extra (use the delete
> key) for repetitive posts that many perceive as spam 
> (not within the rules) is what gets some people angry.
> It like saying, "Why should I have to do anything extra 
> when I follow the rules."
> 
> I guess an analogy would be having to "opt out"
> from receiving telemarketing phone calls.  Millions
> of American have signed up to not receive the phone
> calls (myself included) but why should I have to "opt
> out" (do something) when I should "opt in" to receive them!
> 
> As for me, I just use my email filtering system.  It is very effective.
> It works for all the "Warren Wannabes" on the list.  I am
> sure some people filter my posts as well.  Easier than
> using the delte key.  No runs, no hits, no errors.
> 
> -Walter Branch
>   
> 
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