Off topic, Gore and the internet (don't read if not interested)

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alexy wrote:

Or at least wasting bandwidth, since I seriously doubt that his
comments will change anyone's posting behavior.

Actually, it's worked before to change posting behavior. Not
a huge change, but a slight improvement - enough for me to
notice. I'm not hair trigger on OT or commercial posting,
but occasionally it goes far enough beyond the limits for me
to decide it's worthwhile making a comment. Usually that
happens when even the participants are feeling guilty, often
signified by a thread title change.

Surprisingly, in most of the groups I frequent (mostly
rec.aviation) the people are pretty reasonable. Sometimes
one of these comments is just enough to bring out some
otherwise silent supporters.

I think the last time I posted one of these messages was
more than a year ago.


Good grief., A nancy Netiquitte with a purpose.


Bertie