[OT]Re: [oclug]Port 4662

[Paul Faure]

Jon Earle (je_oclug at kronos.honk.org) wrote:
> So, filter them out if you don't want to see them.  I utterly fail to
> understand why this is even an issue when a solution for your needs has
> been repeatedly mentioned.
> 
> will do exactly what you want.  I agree with Shad - it would a shame to
> unsub simply due to a few OT discussions from time to time.

Thats like saying "Don't clean the house, just sweep all the trash under
the carpet" :)

My concern is that people go on long rants and flame wars about OT
subjects, and don't read/reply to the important technical issues.  What
would happen if the list changes to 90% OT posts (which it is at right
now)? The list becomes useless and unproductive.

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