The Linux Cafe

[Fred]

On Fri, 2005-01-07 at 11:42 -0500, Jon maddog Hall wrote:
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> puissante at biz.puissante.com said:
> > The new list for Linux types to discuss politics, current events, and
> > everything else considered "Off topic":
> 
> And so if a "Microsoft Type" wanted to discuss birth control, would that be
> "OT" on the "Linux Cafe" list?  I see no benefit to a list where everyone
> discusses everything......but hey, it is like you say....it is their choice.

Like I said, this approach has worked out quite well for the Skeptics
Cafe list that I've been running for years alongside the main Skeptics
list sponsored by the Skeptics magazine. 

The whole idea is to "shoot the bull" with like-minded individuals. I,
for one, would love to know what beer my fellow Linux brethren like
drinking, for example. Or whether or not they find "Buffy" of interest. 

Here, even with the "OT" warning, there would be some hesitation to
bring up OT topics, even if no one is screaming not to. 

I have no problem with topic-oriented groups at all. However, with all
the topic groups I've been a member of, members always have the "itch"
to discuss off-topic issues. And so they do. And then the moderator
ascends from on high to say "cut that out!" Then all the members go
scurrying for cover...

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Come join The Linux Cafe:
http://mailman.puissante.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-cafe
Where no topic is "OT". 
All Linux die-hards, fans, and devotees are welcome.