In a message dated 05/11/98 2:56:20 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
Jens Behrens writes:
> Hi all,
>
> no, I'm not serious - but I do have to say that TECHNET is sometimes too
> active. Specially if you haven't checked your email for a few days and get
> a few 100 messages.
>
> I think it would make sense to split the mailing list in several sub lists
> such as:
>
> IPC standard related
> wet processes
> multilayer
> photoimaging
> laminate
> etc......
>
> Any comments?
>
> Jens Behrens
Hi Jens,
There was a discussion about this not too long ago as a matter of fact. I
for one don't want to see anything changed with the way the forum is now, it's
been in this format for years and I think does the job well.
I'm suprized that I do see people wanting to change the format,
especially since how one gets their messages is all up to the individual.
I think sometimes people forget that this list is nothing but a dumb computer
program (but it IS moderated), and all you have to do is modify how you want
the dumb computer to send your messages to you. I don't know how many people
actually keep the FAQ that is sent when you subscribe, but all the commands
are there to set-up how you want your messages sent...and yes, there is a way
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