On Thu, 2003-03-20 at 05:43, Joshua Baker-LePain wrote:

> On Thu, 20 Mar 2003 at 8:02am, Martinez, Michael - CSREES/ISTM wrote
> 
> > I think you should implement a spam prevention policy and a moderated list.
> 
> Are you volunteering to be moderator?

        My $0.02:  unmoderated.

        I very clearly hear and understand the concerns of those worried about
their employer reaction...  However, on other moderated lists I'm on, I
find that the response-time is 'way slow (if the admin
gathers/vets/approves all postings before they go out), and there is
notably less open discussion.

        Also, as pointed out, the claim on the moderator's time can be *huge*.

        I really, really hate spam, but I think this "cure" may be even
worse...

        -Gord

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