Here Here! As it is now, I read maybe 50 percent of what crosses the Amsat-BB inbox. I know I've missed a few good tidbits here and there, but two factors play in what I do read. The time I have available to read it and second, names that over time I've noted they usually don't add much to the technical side of this hobby (heck...I am on that same lacking list). No matter how you slice it, moderation is equal to at least some sort of censorship. For good or for bad. A well ran, moderated list is a private thing and it could be a very good thing indeed. Unfortunately, I see this particular list remaining as it is, junke or not.
Gary Memory, N7BRJ
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:54 PM To: 'Amsat BB' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Any interested in a MODERATED AMSAT-BB?
David,
It should not be hard to set up yet another moderated AMSAT group on Yahoo, though I doubt the movers and shakers will be there. My suggestion is just set up some filtering on messages, since posters normally include their call and/or name, and responders usually include the original posting. As to how effective this is, I had to look in my TWIT folder to see what all the fuss was about. In my case, it only takes two filtered calls to "moderate" AMSAT-BB to my satisfaction.
"Don't read, don't reply" is an effective motto. Having accidentally tripped over some topic filters in the past, I don't think we need to add more restrictions here. My 2¢ worth.
Alan WA4SCA
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