[oclug]List Responses (was Port 4662)

[Gorm Jensen]

> Raymond wrote:
>> "In my experience technical issues posted to this mailing list
>> get swift and competent replies almost 100% of the time."

On Fri, Jan 24, 2003 at 02:56:47PM -0500, Brian Barber remarked:
> I disagree.  It has happened on many occasions to me and
> others that posting a question during the flurry of
> rhetoric-laden OT posting has gone without response.  I have
> experienced this personally, and have noticed it with other
> folks.

I have monitored the list for just over three years.  In that time, I
have asked about 90 questions and provided 15 answers.  I estimate
that I get a reply for two-thirds of the questions.  I tried to get
better data from the mail archive, but its organization does not lend
itself to such searches, at least for my skill level.

I agree with Brian.  When there is a flame war or a lot of OT traffic,
the response rate drops markedly.  Also, questions asked on a Friday
get fewer replies.

OCLUG is, very much, a mixed community.  Some people give their time
freely to help others, and I am among the beneficiaries of their
generosity. To these individuals, my thanks