[ On Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 13:09:36 (-0500), Frank Smith wrote: ]
> Subject: Re: Spam's a sacrific, at least there's no viruses.
>
> 
> Some general observations on this and previous related threads:
> 
> Amanda is free software.
> The amanda-users mailing list is free.
> Someone (not me) administers the list and pays for it.
> When someone gets something for free, they can suggest changes to the
>    person(s) responsible for providing it.
> The person(s) giving things away are not obligated to make any requested
>    changes, but may if they choose, and public opinion may or may not be
>    a factor in that decision.
> If suggestions aren't taken, accept the fact that not everyone's opinions
>    and priorities are the same.
> Everything in life has pros and cons, mailing lists are no exception.
> No list will fit everyone's needs. Subscribe to the one's that best fit
>    your needs, unsubscribe from the ones that don't.
> If anyone knows how to run the perfect mailing list, they should start
>    one and show the world how its done.

Agreed on all points.  ;-)

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