OFF: Moderators opinion

[Zeitgeist]

A perfect example of the nonsense we have to put up with.  I'm no Killjoy,
just fed up reading crap:=(

Read this and pay attention.

"Note - in the moderator's opinion (that's me, folks, in case anyone
forgot...
:-), this is probably the best summary of what's ok for off-topic
discussions.
I think one other factor is that they're generally for things that are not
considered serious topics somewhere else, so major, world-shaking,
news-breaking events, usually don't get consideration here since there's
probably already at least 1 other place where they would be better
discussed.

Anyone who didn't read this when it came around should take a moment and do
so... [Heck, even if you did read it the first time around, give it another
shot. :-)]

Ben Cohen,
Moderator, BOC-L

>My understanding of the "off-topic" was that it was a musical one so
>that the occasional non Hawkwind or BOC related bands could be chattered
>about for a few messages without raising dust from folk complaining that
>a new discussion group ought to be formed or that the talk should be
>taken off-line or whatever.   This was also extended to cover topics
>that only tenuously related to the bands.    However I think it was the
>general understanding that discussion on off-topics should (a) be
>restricted to only a few messages (b) that generally speaking it should
>relate, however tenuously, to aspects of music or to the bands in
>question and (c) if the discussion went on at any length it should be
>taken off-list to be continued elsewhere.
>
>This has in practice meant the occasional fascinating observations on
>all sorts of topics ranging from warfare through philosophy and religion
>and politics, social and economic studies and heaven knows what.
>There are occasions where off-topic discussions have gone on for such
>length that they have almost taken over the list.   But this is
>rare.   Mostly when someone asks for a topic to be moved then the
>discussion shifts elsewhere."



Date:    Wed, 13 Jun 2001 02:56:58 -0700
From:    Steve Moody <moodicus at EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: OFF: Re: What's happening??

There seem to be Killjoys amongst our happy family - They need to take their
seditives and Exlax, get mellow and regular, then learn to appreciate and
enjoy the special brand of humor of all the colorful characters of this
website.
Steve the Moonman





----- Original Message -----
From: ANDREW GARIBALDI <andygee at DIAL.PIPEX.COM>
To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: OFF: Re: What's happening??


> actually I must admit I don't mind the 'irrelevant' postings one bit -
> entertaining and fun - you can't have facts all the time - and what else
is
> the delete button there for, anyway??
> Andy Garibaldi
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mich at el B" <michaelangelo68 at OZEMAIL.COM.AU>
> To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 6:34 PM
> Subject: Re: OFF: Re: What's happening??
>
>
> > imagine if everyone on all his lists replied to him to say
> >
> > Ok man - no problem  - I'll do it just for you
> >
> > tee hee
> >
> > read below if necessary>>>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bart Brugmans <bart at ENGAGE.NU>
> > To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 1:58 AM
> > Subject: OFF: Re: What's happening??
> >
> >
> > > oke everybody, for the sake of this list (and my health ;-), could we
> > > all please USE OFF: in the subject-line when we are not posting
> > > anything relevant?
> > >
> > > my mailfilters won't work, and that annoys me just a little bit too
> > > much. I am on over 25 maillists, so filtering is essential.
> > >
> > > thanx a lot,
> > > Bart
> > >
> > > On 11 Jun 2001, at 17:05, Layla Thompson wrote:
> > >
> > > Date sent:              Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:05:45 +0100
> > > Send reply to:          BOC/Hawkwind Discussion List
> > <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
> > > From:                   Layla Thompson <lthompson3 at UCLAN.AC.UK>
> > > Subject:                Re: What's happening??
> > > To:                     BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU
> > >
> > > > five lists??!?! All to the one email address??
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > That would drive me nuts!
> > > >
> > > > Layla
> > > >
> > > > >>> Lindas at MARKETDAY.COM 06/11/01 04:41pm >>>
> > > > I'm on 5 different lists, plus friends are usually getting on their
> > > > pc's about now. CHEERS STEPHE
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Layla Thompson [mailto:lthompson3 at UCLAN.AC.UK]
> > > > Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:31 AM
> > > > To: BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU
> > > > Subject: Re: What's happening??
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > bombarded with mail from where??!?!
> > > >
> > > > What am I missing!??
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Layla
> > > >
> > > > >>> Lindas at MARKETDAY.COM 06/11/01 04:10pm >>>
> > > > EVERYONE is asleep on here. I'm being bombarded with mail. Too many
> > > > lists. EEEEEKK
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Layla Thompson [mailto:lthompson3 at UCLAN.AC.UK]
> > > > Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 9:59 AM
> > > > To: BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU
> > > > Subject: Re: What's happening??
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I'm on that list too!!!!
> > > >
> > > > Nothing much happening there either!!
> > > >
> > > > Layla
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >>> cosmos at WANADOO.NL 06/11/01 02:06pm >>>
> > > > At 07:55 11-6-01 -0500, you wrote:
> > > > >I'm here STEPHE
> > > > >
> > > > >-----Original Message-----
> > > > >From: Layla Thompson [mailto:lthompson3 at UCLAN.AC.UK]
> > > > >Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 8:01 AM
> > > > >To: BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU
> > > > >Subject: What's happening??
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >Is there just no one  on the list at all...
> > > > >
> > > > >  Or have I stopped getting the mail??????
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >HELP ME!!!  Need Hawkwind imput!!
> > > > >
> > > > >  Layla.
> > > >
> > > > hi layla
> > > >
> > > > well if you need hawkwind output go to the mailinglist on yahoo.
> > > > they are about between 75-110 messages each day with out
> > > > hawkwind...........!!!
> > > > but it's still called hawkwind mailinglist.
> > > > go to yahoo and search for hawkwind and take subscription.
> > > > your inbox will be filled with.........
> > > >
> > > > andre
> > >
> > >
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