At 08:46 AM 07/13/00, Joseph Rosenblatt after Ken Sletten wrote:
>I would *not* like to se a separate OT list. While I agree that this current
>thread may be running a wee bit long, I think it is an exception. A lot of
>OT threads start as On Topic threads and a lot of on topic information is
>passed in some OT threads. That is to say nothing off a lot of valuable OT
>information.
>I think the listers know when we have "crossed the line" and are capable of
>policing ourselves. At least I hope so.

I agree with Joseph.  Most of the time, the OT threads of extremely
interesting.  It is the OT threads, just as much as the on-topic stuff,
which gives 3000-L its unique flavor and make it one of my favorite
lists.  There are ways for those who do not read the OT stuff to avoid it -
subscribe to the newsgroup, or get the list in digest mode.

I do think that people should exercise restraint when they go OT,
especially when the topic, such as gun rights, is of only parochial
interest.  The list has in the past let people know that a thread has gone
on too long, and I think should continue to do so.


Tom Brandt
Northtech Systems, Inc.
http://www.northtech.com