Re: Limit term VARIEGATION to foliage
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Limit term VARIEGATION to foliage
- From: T* T* L* <t*@rt66.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 10:12:16 -0700 (MST)
Carolyn writes
:>As the list of acceptable topics grows shorter and shorter, I lament the
:>taking of this train of thought to private lines since it seems to be
:>an iris related topic... oh, well.
:>
Ellen replies
: I respect Brad's right not to discuss something he doesn't choose
: to - <snip>...also, people on this list decidedly have
: the right to discuss iris-related topics privately. I have been doing
: that regularly for a year now.
:
: Drowning in guilt for putting someone on the hot seat.
:
Some clarification:
There is no "list of acceptable topics". The policy on this is in the
welcome message, and it has never been changed. Basically, ANY iris-related
subject is always acceptable. General gardening stuff is fine too. The only
rule regarding off-topic discussion is that everyone remember the list is
supposed to be about irises, and use common sense to make sure the list
does not drown in off-topic chatter.
There are a few totally off-topic subject areas that I consider detrimental
to the functioning of the list, and which I try to nip in the bud. These
include personal attacks, profanity, political or religious argument,
non-iris advertising, and the various internet spam/chain letter sort of
stuff.
Although some topics may be perfectly "acceptable" on the list, individuals
are of course entitled to take them off-list if they prefer.
Happy irising, Tom.
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Tom Tadfor Little telp@Rt66.com
Iris-L list owner * USDA zone 5/6 * AIS region 23
Santa Fe, New Mexico (USA)
Telperion Productions http://www.rt66.com/~telp/
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