Re: [WinMac] some comments on list operation

Daniel L. Schwartz(expresso[at]snip.net)
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:36:25 -0500

At 11:16 AM 3/29/99 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
> I thought I'd share with you some comments from a systems
>support manager who recently unsubscribed:
>
>1. "I've been subscribing to the list since its inception. Whilst
>most people on the list are very helpful & knowledgeable, it was my
>understanding that the list was set up to help people who encountered
>problems trying to integrate Macs in a PC environment or vice versa.
>It hasn't turned out that way - what with people using the list as a
>place for getting information about making a hardware choice, or just
>deciding to publicly bash their least favourite platform."

        Well, I guess if this individual was so offended, he could simply set his
eMail client to filter out any postings from particular people.

>2. "I also take objection to the way one certain individual (who
>shall remain nameless) has decided to make the list his platform for
>embarking on a personal crusade for the advancement of NT on Alpha,
>at the expense of everything else (particularly Apple
>hardware/software/policy/grammar/spelling/humour/dress code/smell
>etc.). Bearly a week goes by without [name omitted] (okay, he didn't
>remain nameless for long) imposing his opinion on the list about
>another problem he has with Steve Jobs' "evil empire".

        That is not fair to "suck up" to the Mac evangelists while bashing the
AlphaNT evangelists.

        A couple of years ago I used to have a "guerilla SIG" that said (to the
effect)"I'm tired of hearing complaints from people who are having problems
with PC's that just don't exist on the Mac." Unfortunately, the situation
is reversed. Yes, there are times when I'll tell a user to "Get a Mac,"
especially on the AlphaNT listserv when someone is having trouble either
scanning or writing a CD.

> I have been receiving similar comments for some time, so I
>ask that you abide by the list rules which you received. No jokes.
>Consistent infringement will result in individuals being blocked from
>posting to the list.

        Well, there are users all over the world who have quite different needs
than yours. My specialty is in small to medium LAN's with anywhere from 10
to 100 users; and in the photography, publishing, and prepress arenas.

        Yours truly,
        Daniel L. Schwartz,
        Electrical Engineer.

        Dan's Macintosh Consulting
        239 Great Road
        Maple Shade, NJ 08052

        609-642-7666

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