[clue] Netiquette (email list decorum) reminder

chris fedde chris at fedde.us
Wed Jun 1 18:08:10 MDT 2011


When this topic comes around I find that it is well worth while
re-reading Emily Postnews:
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/emily-postnews/part1/

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
chris

On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 4:58 PM, David L. Willson <DLWillson at thegeek.nu> wrote:
> MJ,
>
> Thanks for your tolerance. ( Don't forget to set that subject line appropriately! )
>
> Everyone,
>
> 1) Keep it pro. Keep it polite. Think: If the other guy didn't mean to offend you, and you're offended, you missed his meaning. If he did mean to offfend you, and you're offended, he won.
>
> 2) If you see someone else out of line, and you absolutely must tell them about it, do it as discreetly as possible. Most of the rest of the readership of this list is already behaving and they don't need to audit your disciplinary action.
>
> 3) This is a team effort. Don't be a suck. Watch for your opportunity to help the team, or someone on it. Everything here is free (libre), but the law of economy holds everywhere.
>
> You can make this club better with your good input.
>
> --
> David, 720-333-LANS(5267)
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> From: "mjmikelson" <mjmikelson at gmail.com>
>> To: clue at cluedenver.org
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 4:41:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [clue] clue Digest, Vol 5, Issue 14
>
>> While I was also tempted to unsubscribe, I went in and set this for a
>> daily digest--yet am still receiving the individual emails.
>> Hopefully that also can be resolved. I don't need an inbox with 20
>> or more petty or silly emails like we had flying around today. Life
>> is too short.....
>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> To : clue at cluedenver.org
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>> Date : Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:35:52 -0600
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>> Today's Topics:
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>> 1. Re: How much GNU is there in GNU/Linux?
>> ( dennisjperkins at comcast.net )
>> 2. For Sale: HP LaserJet 5000N (Crawford Rainwater)
>> 3. PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME! (Glen Washburn)
>> 4. (CORRECTION) For Sale: HP LaserJet 5000N (Crawford Rainwater)
>> 5. Re: PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME! (Mike Bean)
>> 6. Re: PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME! (David L. Willson)
>> 7. Re: [HUMOR] Gentoo Trolling Template (chris fedde)
>> 8. Re: PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME! (Louis Miller)
>> 9. Re: OT:  Online Store (YES NOPE9)
>> 10. Re: OT:  Online Store (David L. Willson)
>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 19:57:07 +0000 (UTC)
>> From: dennisjperkins at comcast.net Subject: Re: [clue] How much GNU is
>> there in GNU/Linux?
>> To: CLUE's mailing list < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Message-ID:
>> <
>> 1172415294.1160790.1306958227874.JavaMail.root at sz0109a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net
>> >
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>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
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>> Not surprising. Most of the core parts of a Linux system are GNU, but
>> many or most new projects don't bother making themselves part of
>> GNU.
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David L. Willson" < DLWillson at TheGeek.NU >
>> To: "CLUE's mailing list" < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 10:48:24 AM
>> Subject: [clue] How much GNU is there in GNU/Linux?
>
>> Interesting article:
>> How much GNU is there in GNU/Linux?
>> http://pedrocr.net/text/how-much-gnu-in-gnu-linux David L. Willson
>> Trainer, Engineer, Enthusiast
>> RHCE MCT MCSE Network+ A+ Linux+ LPIC-1 NovellCLA UbuntuCP
>> tel://720.333.LANS
>> Freedom is better when you earn it. Learn Linux.
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:28:45 -0600 (MDT)
>> From: Crawford Rainwater < crawford.rainwater at linux-etc.com >
>> Subject: [clue] For Sale: HP LaserJet 5000N
>> To: clue at cluedenver.org , lug at lug.boulder.co.us Message-ID:
>> < 940131671.601.1306960125069.JavaMail.root at mail.linux-etc.com >
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>> Linux ETC has the following for sale that is from a client:
>
>> - HP LaserJet 5000N (P/N: C4111A)
>
>> Specifics from HP's web site can be found at
>> http://h200003.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bpl04577&locale=en_US&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=25473&prodTypeId=18972
>> Includes a third paper tray (manual feed + tray included) that looks
>> like it can hold a full ream of paper (500 pages) up to 11" x 17".
>>  Works well, toner seems good in it as well.
>
>> Asking $300 OBO.  Prices do not include sales tax and shipping cost
>> (local pickup an option by appointment).
>
>> Questions or comments, feel free to contact me directly.  Thanks in
>> advance.
>
>> Regards,
>
>> Crawford Rainwater
>> CEO and President
>
>> The Linux ETC Company
>> 10121 Yates Court
>> Westminster, CO 80031 USA
>> voice:  +1.303.604.2550
>> web: http://www.linux-etc.com NOTICE:  This email is intended for the
>> named recipient(s) only, and contains information that is
>> proprietary and/or confidential. Do not forward or post this email
>> without first obtaining my specific prior approval. If you have
>> received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately
>> by reply and delete the subject email.
>
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:30:14 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: Glen Washburn < akutrax at yahoo.com >
>> Subject: [clue] PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME!
>> To: clue at cluedenver.org Message-ID: <
>> 751715.82237.qm at web161204.mail.bf1.yahoo.com >
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>> Please remove me from your list.?
>
>> The number of people sending me worthless and redundant e-mails has
>> become just too much and very annoying!
>
>> So, please remove me
>> Glen Washburn akutrax at yahoo.com Thank you for your assistance in this
>> matter!
>
>> Glen Washburn
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:34:58 -0600 (MDT)
>> From: Crawford Rainwater < crawford.rainwater at linux-etc.com >
>> Subject: [clue] (CORRECTION) For Sale: HP LaserJet 5000N
>> To: clue at cluedenver.org , lug at lug.boulder.co.us Message-ID:
>> < 757052401.605.1306960498382.JavaMail.root at mail.linux-etc.com >
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
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>> My apologies, the asking price should read $350 OBO.
>
>> --- Crawford
>
>> ----- "Crawford Rainwater" < crawford.rainwater at linux-etc.com >
>> wrote: -----
>> >
>> > Linux ETC has the following for sale that is from a client:
>> >
>> > - HP LaserJet 5000N (P/N: C4111A)
>> >
>> > Specifics from HP's web site can be found at
>> > http://h200003.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bpl04577&locale=en_US&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=25473&prodTypeId=18972
>> > >
>> > Includes a third paper tray (manual feed + tray included) that
>> > looks
>> > like it can hold a full ream of paper (500 pages) up to 11" x 17".
>> > Works well, toner seems good in it as well.
>> >
>> > Asking $300 OBO. Prices do not include sales tax and shipping cost
>> > (local pickup an option by appointment).
>> >
>> > Questions or comments, feel free to contact me directly. Thanks in
>> > advance.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Crawford Rainwater
>> > CEO and President
>> >
>> > The Linux ETC Company
>> > 10121 Yates Court
>> > Westminster, CO 80031 USA
>> > voice: +1.303.604.2550
>> > web: http://www.linux-etc.com >
>> > NOTICE: This email is intended for the named recipient(s) only, and
>> > contains information that is proprietary and/or confidential. Do
>> > not
>> > forward or post this email without first obtaining my specific
>> > prior
>> > approval. If you have received this email in error, please notify
>> > the
>> > sender immediately by reply and delete the subject email.
>
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>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:36:35 -0600
>> From: Mike Bean < beandaemon at gmail.com >
>> Subject: Re: [clue] PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME!
>> To: "CLUE's mailing list" < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Message-ID: < BANLkTi=EXgepJSmMgfuysRUQm_2O6B0xeg at mail.gmail.com >
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>> Have we changed the unsubscribe procedure lately or something?  I
>> don't
>> remember it being all that difficult.
>
>> On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Glen Washburn < akutrax at yahoo.com >
>> wrote:
>
>> > Please remove me from your list.
>> >
>> > The number of people sending me worthless and redundant e-mails has
>> > become
>> > just too much and very annoying!
>> >
>> > So, please remove me
>> > Glen Washburn
>> > akutrax at yahoo.com >
>> > Thank you for your assistance in this matter!
>> >
>> > Glen Washburn
>> >
>> >
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:39:49 -0600 (MDT)
>> From: "David L. Willson" < DLWillson at TheGeek.NU >
>> Subject: Re: [clue] PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME!
>> To: CLUE's mailing list < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Message-ID: <b54eb0d1-98d0-49d1-abc2-b4d20f609a53 at dlwillson-laptop>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
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>> I think some people have their email client configured to
>> automatically strip off the auto-added self-service link at the
>> bottom. For those people, the ones that have their threshold of
>> tolerance set lower than our s/n, here's the link again:
>> http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue Very sorry to see you
>> go. We'll miss your contributions.
>
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>> Message: 7
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:46:36 -0600
>> From: chris fedde < chris at fedde.us >
>> Subject: Re: [clue] [HUMOR] Gentoo Trolling Template
>> To: "CLUE's mailing list" < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Message-ID: < BANLkTi=z8budq7gwtvRBngUe7PGE+zw-HQ at mail.gmail.com >
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
>> See also Poe's law.
>
>> On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 12:19 PM, Torren Beitler
>> < torren.beitler at gmail.com > wrote:
>> > Umm, gentoo is faster, speically when highly optimized for slower
>> > arch CPUs
>> > and high end servers? Want to me to do a benchmark?
>> >
>> > On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Dan Kulinski < daniel at kulinski.net
>> > > wrote:
>> >>
>> >> In light of the recent fanboi encounter on the email list, I give
>> >> you the
>> >> following composed by a friend of mine.? Please use this form for
>> >> all future
>> >> Gentoo trolling posts:
>> >>
>> >> Your citation is <desparaging remark>. <Anecdote about my superior
>> >> setup
>> >> and the benefits of Gentoo without any evidence or metrics>.
>> >> <Cautious
>> >> remark indicating that there is -some- truth to your arguments,
>> >> but not
>> >> yours specifically>. So clearly, <highly contentious and over
>> >> generalized
>> >> statement with no evidence>. - Gentoo Troll
>> >>
>> >>
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:07:02 -0700
>> From: "Louis Miller" < veganguy at canadaseek.com >
>> Subject: Re: [clue] PLEASE UN-SUBSCRIBE ME!
>> To: "CLUE's mailing list" < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Message-ID: < 20110601140702.34EEAEAC at resin15.mta.everyone.net >
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>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 16:18:18 -0600
>> From: YES NOPE9 < yes at nope9.com >
>> Subject: Re: [clue] OT:  Online Store
>> To: CLUE's mailing list < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Message-ID: < 191D8A36-1A51-4594-8BB1-55C7C4DA132A at nope9.com >
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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>> Do you require that the store take credit cards or paypal ? Or
>> seashells ?
>> Or will customers pay COD in Westminster , Colorado ?
>> Gus
>
>> On Jun 1, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Robert L. Harris wrote:
>
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>> My rotary organization is about to do it's annual Peach Sale to raise
>> funds for our charity works.  I am looking to find an online store
>> that doesn't charge a ton or have big set up fees since it is only a
>> once a year event.  I was looking at Goodsie but had some weird
>> behavior out of them.  Anyone have any suggestions for a site where
>> people can order and pay for peaches (to be picked up in
>> Westminster)?
>
>> Robert
>
>> - --
>
>> :wq!
>> ====================================================================
>> Robert L. Harris                     | GPG Key ID: E344DA3B
>> @ x-hkp://pgp.mit.edu
>> DISCLAIMER:
>> These are MY OPINIONS             With Dreams To Be A King,
>> ALONE.  I speak for              First One Should Be A Man
>> no-one else.                       - Manowar
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>> Message: 10
>> Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:35:45 -0600 (MDT)
>> From: "David L. Willson" < DLWillson at TheGeek.NU >
>> Subject: Re: [clue] OT:  Online Store
>> To: CLUE's mailing list < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> Message-ID: <1d22c36e-42db-4699-878e-350ad756e88d at dlwillson-laptop>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>> I was going to suggest Craig's List, but he did say "order and pay
>> for". What about eBay?
>
>> Don't throw rocks! There is no sense building, or even renting, a
>> missile, when a shotgun will do the trick.
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "YES NOPE9" < yes at nope9.com >
>> > To: "CLUE's mailing list" < clue at cluedenver.org >
>> > Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 4:18:18 PM
>> > Subject: Re: [clue] OT:  Online Store
>> >
>> > Do you require that the store take credit cards or paypal ? Or
>> > seashells ?
>> > Or will customers pay COD in Westminster , Colorado ?
>> > Gus
>> >
>> >
>> > On Jun 1, 2011, at 11:14 AM, Robert L. Harris wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
>> > Hash: SHA1
>> >
>> >
>> > My rotary organization is about to do it's annual Peach Sale to
>> > raise
>> > funds for our charity works.  I am looking to find an online store
>> > that doesn't charge a ton or have big set up fees since it is only
>> > a
>> > once a year event.  I was looking at Goodsie but had some weird
>> > behavior out of them.  Anyone have any suggestions for a site where
>> > people can order and pay for peaches (to be picked up in
>> > Westminster)?
>> >
>> > Robert
>> >
>> > - --
>> >
>> > :wq!
>> > ====================================================================
>> > Robert L. Harris                     | GPG Key ID: E344DA3B
>> >                                         @ x-hkp://pgp.mit.edu
>> > DISCLAIMER:
>> >      These are MY OPINIONS             With Dreams To Be A King,
>> >       ALONE.  I speak for              First One Should Be A Man
>> >       no-one else.                       - Manowar
>> >
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