Yes, we all like the group with additional member discussion. The only reason some of us do not respond is the attack mode that seems to be present. In the past someone ask for a flange bolting procedure. I responded with a word for word procedure from EPRI. Then came the attack. If someone had a better procedure for flange bolting why hadn't it been provided? This group is good at discussion for the most part, and I don't want anyone to think I have a chip on my shoulder. Respect is what is necessary for all members. The only stupid question is the one that was not ask.
-----Original Message-----
From: DAVIS MCCONNICO [mailto:tz2@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 10:05 AM
To: PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [PipingDesign] Future of the PipingDesign Group
Maybe Paul's real intent was to draw out some of the "lurkers" into a discussion. If so, I'd say he's succeeded masterfully. I've never seen as many individuals respond to a single topic. That Paul...sure is a sneaky little b*****d!
Now, if we can just get that same participation for a piping related subject....
Group,
Just want to thank Paul for the great job he's done for this list and at
www.pipingdesign.com . He has done a service for the piping community.
Hopefully the list will continue. I would apply for moderator if there was
enough income to justify the time.......
And Paul, I'm still interested in resuming our advertising. $30 (US)/month for web banner and list sponsor?
Ken Edwards
Athens, Ohio USA (740) 592-1890
The fluid flow calculations website - http://www.LMNOeng.com
> The way it works now is that those that have been posting often and have
> contributed intelligent stuff [1] have free, unmoderated access to
> everyone (I.E., they are not moderated by me) and can post whatever they
> want. There are quite a few of these guys/girls [2] already.
>
> Who wants to moderate the discussion?
>
> This is a truly independent list. I do not know personally know (except
> for Jacques, who hasn't posted here for a long time) anyone else on the
> list. So I guess that's what one might call independent. Supposedly,
> some other people get gangs of friends to visit their website to boost
> search engine rankings. Luckily, in my case, I have no friends, so
> whatever search engine results seen are based purely on real stats.
>
> Paul
>
> [1] Some qualified people are infrequent posters and are still
> moderated, but are likely "worthwhile" (that may be a poor choice of
> terms). It's just that I may not have had the time to evaluate their
> past messages and assign non-moderated status.
>
> [2] After Barbara agrees to marry me, we'll talk (this is an inside joke
> just for her).
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve McKenzie" <mechproj@xtra.co.nz>
> To: <PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 4:49 AM
> Subject: RE: [PipingDesign] Future of the PipingDesign Group
>
>
> > Aha
> > so the problem is the time taken to deal with spam.
> > I had a look round a few, poorly moderated groups and think I see what
> you
> > mean.
> > So what goes wrong if you set your filters so only existing group
> members
> > (addresses) go to the "for moderation" folder, and the rest goes to
> the
> > "when I get around to it" folder? It may mean a bit of a wait for new
> > members (who dont know any existing members) to be approved, but what
> the
> > hell?
> > If you are starting a new job the last thing you would want is a spam
> war
> > every night.
> > Any way of sharing the load?
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul Bowers [mailto:pbowers@pipingdesign.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 10:24 PM
> > To: PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [PipingDesign] Future of the PipingDesign Group
> >
> >
> > These days, finding each valued "Steve" message has become an exercise
> > in "who to not delete", as far as incoming messages go. Even with spam
> > filtering.
> >
> > I'll try to post each and every challenge as I encounter it, but I
> hope
> > you will be patient.
> >
> > I'm afraid that after a tough day at work I'll come home to 238 spams
> > and just not pay attention. And then, the next day it'll be 579
> > messages, etc..
> >
> > Then everything goes crapilicious.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Steve McKenzie" <mechproj@xtra.co.nz>
> > To: <PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 2:41 AM
> > Subject: RE: [PipingDesign] Future of the PipingDesign Group
> >
> >
> > > Paul
> > >
> > > perhaps you could explain whats wrong with lurkers or
> yahoos(whatever
> > they
> > > are). Are there some costs attached? Who cares?
> > >
> > > Glad to see you are going to get a real job. Comments on your trials
> > and
> > > tribulations in returning the the regular workforce could make
> > interesting
> > > reading.
>
>
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