Chuck wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Reef Fish" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 9:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [SCUBA-SE] New List
>
> > On Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:01:49 -0500, Chuck <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > >.> And just what might be the CRITERIA for your membership approval,
> > >> by you, or your 'select committe'?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >There are no criteria. You can join or not I dont give a rat's behind.
> >
> > Hey, I was just asking a polite question, as an intelletual exercise.
> >
> As an intellectual exercise ... sure
>
> There are 3 ways to set up the list
>
> Public - wide open
> Restricted - members must be approved by a 'moderator'
> Invitation only - members must be invited
>
> I chose restricted not because I want to keep anyone out but because it
> gives me the opportunity to reduce SPAM by keeping out people with something
> to sell.  That is the only reason.
>
> And I will make anyone who wants to help a moderator.  Go back and reading
> the posting moron.
>

I still believe this list doesn't make sense in the current context.
Nonetheless, if you want to avoid spam, just write up some guidelines in a
consensual way and kick any spammer with the blessing of the majority. No need
to restrict access.

Jean-Marc