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Re: Junk Filers, was: Say Susan
de Lou 06/17/2006 12:32
Ron May wrote:
> On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:52:54 -0700, "Ziggy Zagnuts"
> <yes@positively4thstreet.com> wrote:
>
> >Again, I simply find anyone who would disregard actual content over such a
> >slight style issue is way overboard on their priorities.
>
> If it's just about a "slight style issue" I could agree with you, but
> newsgroups are almost like a virtual cyber-neighborhood if you will.
> The best advice to newcomers is "don't go out of your way to be
> excessively annoying." If someone is asked in a polite way to try to
> observe the "local customs," even though they're not enforceable, it's
> best to agree to go along. Remember, it should be the newcomer's
> obligation to adapt to the group instead of the other way around.
> Also, it's a "slight style issue" (to use your own words) for the TOP
> POSTER as well, is it not? It doesn't cost much to be amenable.
>
> Except for an occasional reply to those who tout PAYWARE solutions in
> a FREEWARE group, you won't see me criticizing a poster on a matter of
> style, but once a certain annoyance level is reached and the scales
> are tipped to the point that the overall value of what she or he is
> contributing is outweighed by the aggravation or noise they create,
> it's much better for me to silently place them on my "twit" list,
> especially when it's clear they are making a conscious decision to be
> irritating and argumentative.
>
> It's a subjective choice, I admit, but I'm not talking large numbers.
> Before "Dr Jai" arrived, I only had about six people (some with
> multiple personas) in my ACF killfile, so a spot really has to be
> earned. Unlike JC, though, I don't list names in my sig. For me the
> annoyance quietly goes away, and the "plonked" person has no idea
> they're being ignored. YMMV of course, but IMHO it's better that way.
>
> --
> Ron M.
Thanks for a well written post.
Lou