ADMIN: Off-topic posts, etc.

Howdy all,

   I'd like to address some of the "chattiness" and off-topic posts
   that have been becoming more frequent on this list lately.

   Although I'm really glad that everyone is having so much fun, the
   list is becoming less useful to a lot of people and degrading the
   performance of our servers.

   So, please -- try and keep posts on topic and containing some 
   perennials content.  I'll admit that there are times when off-topic
   posts are valid, and in fact I've perpetuated/encouraged some of
   these discussions (of course, I'm never really going to say that my
   stuff is off-topic :).

   Some of the stuff that I'd like to see cut back:

      "Me too" posts -- if you agree with someone about something,
                        send them personal mail about it or add
                        something to the discussion.  But please
                        don't just say 'me too.'

      Annuals and/or -- annuals are ok for discussion if they're
      woody plants      within the context of perennials, as
                        are woody plants.  But discussions about
                        culture or propagation of these types
                        isn't really appropriate here.
                        There is a mailing list dedicated specifically
                        to woody plants:

                           http://www.mallorn.com/lists/woodyplants/

      Forwarding     -- when you reply to a message, only forward the
      unnecessary text  relevant parts back to the list.  If you quote
                        the entire message unnecessarily, it congests
                        the mail servers and everybody's mailboxes.
                        I think of it as "Internet pollution."

   Of course, there are always exceptions to the rules.  Use your
   better judgement.  If you want more information about Internet
   etiquette (or "netiquette"), there's a page all about it at:

      http://www.mallorn.com/lists/netiquette.html

   I don't want anybody to feel like I'm attacking or accusing them.
   These are just general comments that I think will help make this
   list even better for the rest of us.

Thanks,

Chris
Ye Olde ListOwner
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