[AMRadio] For Sale Ads on this list, ideas, suggestions?

[rbethman]

Jim,

You've pretty well hit the nail squarely on the head!

Changing the way that the Reply works, would reduce the traffic.

I belong to numerous lists.  I see the way different list 
owners/moderators handle the traffic, and what they allow or disallow.

As has been already noted, there are a few folks that blast across a 
wide number of lists, with the things that they sell.  It wouldn't be so 
bad, but they are using lists essentially use the hobby for a living.

I have long ago created filters that route their messages in a manner 
that suits me.

Just another view.

Bob - N0DGN

On 5/19/2012 10:27 AM, Jim Wilhite wrote:
> This was a problem back when ads were allowed on AM Radio and why Brian
> created AM Swap.  As you have seen there are some people who are not
> interested in seeing ads where there is a discussion.  Even though they
> have not mentioned this problem specifically, I feel that may be a part
> of it.  This also reflects the fact that it is unneeded traffic that is
> stored in the archives when someone consummates the purchase on the
> reflector.
>
> Another reason for not wanting to see them is they generate more traffic
> for the recipient.  Some people, maybe not the ones who have objected
> here,  are members of numerous lists and receive a hundred or more
> messages per day.  The current situation moves some of that traffic to
> lists where they may not hold a subscription which reduces their inbox
> clutter.
>
> This sounds like a viable solution to the problem as most lists are set
> up as you mention with the Reply button going to the poster and Reply
> All to the list.
>
> Anyone else want to express an opinion on this?  What makes sense to
> you?
>
> Jim/W5JO
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