[GreenKeys] Did I Subscribe To GreenKeys In Error? [OT]

[Peter Gottlieb]

Very connected to teletypes and such equipment are the people. companies and 
quality attitudes which designed, repaired and otherwise dealt with those 
machines.  They didn't exist in a vacuum, it took tons of skill and talent to 
make them work and stay working.  They are marvels of technology and engineering 
and I think it is vitally important that we do not forget the attitudes and 
dedication of those people involved, and that includes a good number on this 
list.  So when those people say something and have opinions, agree or not, I 
listen and think about them and consider, for I still have much to learn.

Peter



On 3/15/2013 12:58 PM, Richard Knoppow wrote:
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>     The limits chosen by list owners vary all over the place.  I belong to two 
> lists that are extremely strict and to several that wander OT a lot.  For the 
> most part none tolerate flaming of any sort.  I think being too strict may 
> take away from any feeling of community but it may be that such is not 
> relevant to the list. In any case IMO list owners or moderators should not 
> allow personal attack or anything else not acceptable in polite conversation.
>     I will add that when joining a list it may be helpful to look over the 
> archives and in any case to stick with it for a while since many lists go OT 
> or have episodes of temporary nastiness. This list _is_ pretty much 
> concentrated on teleprinters and their technology and associated terminal 
> equipment but it turns out that the members come from a very wide range of 
> experience (military, telephone company, etc) and sometimes share those 
> experiences.
>     If you want a teleprinter ask about it, there are plenty out there 
> although some models are rather rare.
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>
> -- 
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles
> WB6KBL
> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
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