Big drop off in traffic on our net

[thomas g. warner]

I don't know if anyone else has noticed but since the directive of limiting
the thread to only technical posts, the traffic has reduced significantly.
Is it just my imagination? And I mean the technical stuff too.

>In a message dated 1/5/99 12:25:54 AM Central Standard Time, Adohen
>writes:
>
> Maybe what should be done for those who don't want to read about escapades to
> favorite places, the subject line should be prefaced with a T for Trip
>stories
> so the thread will not be included in mechanical opinions and can be deleted
> easily before reading -- make sense?
> >>
>Good point. The camaraderie among GMC owners is a big plus that sets us apart
>from some of the SOB clubs.
>Justin
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach

 

[patrick flowers]

>
> I don't know if anyone else has noticed but since the directive of limiting
> the thread to only technical posts, the traffic has reduced significantly.
> Is it just my imagination? And I mean the technical stuff too.

Just to keep the record straight, THERE IS NO "DIRECTIVE OF LIMITING THE
THREAD TO ONLY TECHNICAL POSTS"(caps intentional for emphasis).

Patrick

P.S. - In case you missed it, my post from last night regarding content
control is quoted below:

>

> >
> > In a message dated 1/5/99 12:24:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, lyna

> >
> > > Is there a rule for this mailing list that everything has to be about
> > > mechanics? There's so much other fun stuff to talk about!
> >
> > Nothing political about, trips, cake, or curtains so you women on the GMCnet
> > start sharing your thoughts and let Patrick come to some decision.
>
> The only rule is that the subject must involve GMC's. Trip stories and
> the like are fine. The reason that politics are taboo here is that the
> current difficulties of the Executive branch of the US government is a
> very devisive issue and opinions run very strong pro and con. I've seen
> discussion on other lists I follow become spoiled by running flame wars
> on this subject, and I don't want to see our little corner of the net
> polluted by it. In addition, as far as I can tell, there's no GMC
> connection.
>
> A certain amount of fluff(i.e. the recent squirrel vs. packrat thread -
> even though I personally enjoyed it here. I'm not sure that I'm ready for cake recipes and the like, but
> I've never been heavy handed on content.
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[roger black]

Patrick,
You still got the best by far with this place and the folks on it.

Roger
Not a GMC Packrat yet!

 

[homebase1]

Patrick
No need to shout; THERE IS NO "DIRECTIVE OF LIMITING etc.
cause Roger reads just great

just havin' fun guys.....no offence ment to either of you!

Mike B

 

[roger black]

Mike,
Can't hear too good though. At least I still have my hair. Others in my
family aren't that lucky.
Roger

 

[patrick flowers]

>
> Patrick
> No need to shout; THERE IS NO "DIRECTIVE OF LIMITING etc.
> cause Roger reads just great

Sorry about the noise - thought I might be having some trouble making
myself heard.

> just havin' fun guys.....no offence ment to either of you!

None taken here!
Patrick
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