Pete,
I'll second your motion. I hate emoticons also.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 5/6/2008 6:43:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
petelauritzen at earthlink.net writes:


Here's some list "rules" I would like to see:

1) all posts  are required to bitch about a minimum of one other member
2) no dwarfs  allowed on list (they just freak me out)
3) no scientologists
4)  socialists must pay a list tax directly to Ed
5) no cutsie emoticons, we're  sailors for Gods sake


Tootle wrote:

> 
> You would  think that those who can type so much in the Message part could
>  correctly type a few words in the subject line?
> 
> Maybe Michael  M could program it so that it has to be a new or modified
> subject to  post?
> 
> Maybe we should have a 100 word limit on posts?
>  
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
>   http://www.nabble.com/file/p17071461/Florida.jpg Florida.jpg 
> 
>  
> 
> R22MikeW wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> To the  Rhodie list,
>> 
>> My reason for joining "da list" and  staying on for nearly two years has
>> been that the list generates  interesting conversations about life
>> (sailing, political, book  reviews, etc.) by a great diversity of people
>> whose only common  thread is that they have been touched by the Rhodes 22
>>  sailboat.  Some are owners, some have owned and some are looking  to
>> acquire their first Rhodes 22.  Interestingly, there is no  requirement
>> that members have any association with  sailing.
>> 
>> Some of the "sailing only" types have  attempted to rid the list of
>> discussions not pertaining to  sailing.  While quoting the list charter
>> clearly shows that  most all topics are acceptable and breathes life into
>> the list, I  can understand why some would like to simply talk about
>>  sailing.  For those, I renew the request that we change the subject  line
>> appropriately so that filters can remove unwanted  discussions.  If we
>> want folks like BigAl to participate,and  I do, we must be more diligent
>> about the subject line  modifiers.  I appreciate all of the contributions
>> and do not  want to send anyone to another list.  On the other hand, I do
>>  not wish to be told to "Stay off our mailing list place" either  (unless
>> maybe by MJM.)
>> 
>> Finally, some  discussions of late have gone well beyond the point of a
>>  "gentlemanly discussion" or even providing information (yes,
>>  unfortunately, I participated in at least one.)  I find that the level  of
>> frustration and personal abuse has increased dramatically for  several
>> members recently.  I think that it is great to have a  lively discussion
>> about sailing or politics (factual or otherwise)  but name calling never
>> works.  I would ask that the personal  attacks be limited since they do
>> nothing except to inflame and  inflict injury.  It seems, from some of the
>> comments, that it  has gotten so bad that MJM needed to step in.
>> 
>> Since I  joined the list, I have met several Rhodies, participated in
>>  restoration of, launch of or just assisted with their R22's and I  am
>> certain that many other members have as well. It has been  rewarding and
>> just plain fun.  I think that it's great that  plans for Rhodie parties
>> are made and look forward to meeting and  sailing with many of you.  The
>> last thing that any Rhodie  could possibly want would be to alienate a
>> list member through  bullying.  It just doesn't make sense to me.
>> 
>>  THINK about what you are saying and WHY before you hit the send  button
>> and please keep the subject line accurate for the benefit  of those who
>> want to limit their reading material.
>>  
>> Mike
>> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>>  Nissequogue River, NY
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>>  
>> 
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