Dear Jon and other plant-ed people: My vote AT THIS TIME is no to the
"moderated" group. The porn ad today was the first --and hopefully the
last. I am willing to change my vote if it seems necessary. Dick Ellis
On 18 Dec 1995, Jon Monroe wrote:
> Dear plant-ed subscribers and readers:
>> Regarding the recent ad spams that we have had to endure, I recommend simply
> deleting them and not responding. If you reply to the group everyone will have
> to delete your message and it will go into the archives forever. If you reply
> to the sender it will probably never reach them. Often the sender's address is
> disguised.
>> There is another option and that is to change this to a moderated group. Users
> would not see any difference except perhaps a short delay in the appearance of
> their message. Occasionally, when the moderator and backup are both out of
> town there may be a longer delay, but this would probably be rare. All
> messages sent by e-mail or Usenet-news would first come to the moderator. If
> the message adheres to the charter it would be forwarded to the group. The
> charter would have to be modified accordingly. I am willing to serve as the
> moderator but would first like feedback from the group as to whether you want
> this or not. Send your feedback to me and I will tally and repost the results.
>> If the response is favorably (yes to moderation) I would like to move on it
> quickly to get the changes in place before the holiday break, so, to be counted
> respond quickly.
>> Thanks, Jon
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