>Not to speak for the administrator of this list, but if you don't like the
way this list is operated, there are other tower reflectors.
I would like to try another, if the default is to list. Can you refer me?
Thanks.
Keith
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, K4IK
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 2:23 PM
To: 'Bill VanAlstyne'; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Replying to the list...AGAIN!
> Now, the question is, WHY can't we get the list default changed, since
> it's clear that the vast majority of us subscribers want it that way?
... because the lists at contesting.com are not democracies.
As far as I know ALL of the lists @ contesting.com were set up to "reply to
sender" by default. As the administrator of two of the lists (not
towertalk), I prefer it that way as it:
1) prevents personal replies from reaching the list (which
would otherwise happen several times a week)
2) greatly damps the start of a flame war ... one has to make
a clear choice to send to the list. That encourages a
"think twice before hitting send" mindset.
3) it improves the signal to noise ratio as off topic posts
do not propagate as quickly or as long.
I have had lists configured BOTH ways over the years, and believe me, this
way is far better. One list developed such a problem with flame wars, ad
hominem attacks and, off topic postings after being set to "replies to the
list" that it now runs in a fully moderated mode.
Not to speak for the administrator of this list, but if you don't like the
way this list is operated, there are other tower reflectors.
73,
... Joe, K4IK
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