Re: Complaint about archiving that was agreed to on subscription

donadams ( donadams@telusplanet.net )
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 23:15:49 -0500

Jerry, I think its great that the discussions ARE archived, it makes
for an excellent reference tool when searching for specific info...
I have no trouble with any of my dialogue being archived.

Jerry W. Decker wrote:
>
> Hi Folks!
>
> I got this pathetic email today and figured some might like to refresh
> what the guidelines are for this list;
>
> > Excuse me Decker but this is a bunch of bs. Not telling
> > people that you are archiving them this way before you
> > do it is totally wrong. With a list of everything I
> > have ever posted on here, being archived under my name,
> > and being stored by sequential history, all anyone needs
> > to do to know something about me is to read the list
> > from the beginning-up.! You could also use whats being
> > stored as a matrix-verbal- for a computer program.
> > Who knows what could be used with this.
> >
> > Ps I am saving this letter and it better not go missing.
>
> Surely you jest. You agreed to it when you signed on to the KeelyNet
> list originally and the same applies for the different server.
>
> Here is the quote THAT YOU AGREED TO WHEN YOU CLICKED SUBSCRIBE;
>
> 1) - Private List
>
> The list will be private (open without charge to
> anyone, however, any 'subscribe' request requires
> that the moderator (Jerry Decker) approves it first,
> unless the person has been kicked off previously,
> the subscription will go through with no problem).
> When a list is PUBLIC, anyone can subscribe or
> RE-subscribe AUTOMATICALLY, even if they have been
> kicked off for spamming or behavior not within the
> guidelines of the list. A PRIVATE list means the
> moderator has to authorize each subscription before
> they are actually added to the list. This helps to
> keep out people who are trying to get on primarily
> for mischief, flames, to promote their own agenda
> or to otherwise sow discord. Posts can be made to
> KeelyNet only by subscribers and not through outside
> emails.
>
> >>>> All emails posted to the KeelyNet list are in the
> public domain and free to repost, archive or
> otherwise distribute. If you disagree with this,
> do not subscribe! <<<<
> =======================
> You are way too paranoid and though at first, I hoped it was just a joke
> post, on re-reading it a few times, it is apparent you are serious.
>
> I don't like the tone or attitude so you are now off the list as per the
> guidelines which you NOW do not agree with and choose not to participate
> in.
>
> Are you really simple enough to think that your emails constitute
> sufficient information that someone would choose to take the time and
> effort to install them in such a program. I would find that highly
> insulting that my mind was so limited that it could be substituted with
> a tricked up version of Eliza, lack of self-esteem if I ever saw it.
>
> I don't have time for such mental aberrations, so go away now. I will
> post this to the list without any names or addresses so everyone can
> refresh what the guidelines are. Good luck as a program.
> ==================
> Please, everyone, reread the guidelines which have two new additions
> relating to the 'list digest option' and requesting only 'ASCII text
> format' emails.
>
> http://dallastexas.net/keelynet/Keely_List.html
>
> If you find a problem with anything there and wish to discuss it, you
> can email me privately or bring it up on the list so we can ALL discuss
> it, instead of such a kneejerk out of the blue response. The solution
> is always simple, either seek to make changes or leave, just go to;
>
> http://dallastexas.net/keelynet/Subscribe.html
>
> amd type in your email address under unsubscribe. Piece of cake.
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