From: Rich <rich@...>
Date: 2003-04-05T06:15:20+09:00
Subject: Re: Suggestion for Ruby Weekly News

> Absolutely! I recommend a new list: ruby-off-topic@ruby-lang.org
>
> Anybody who is about to post to ruby-talk, but realizes their post is not
> related to ruby, will be sure to post it to ruby-off-topic. We can also
> create a new list for public chastisements of those who post off-topic
> threads to ruby-talk, or on-topic threads to ruby-off-topic:
>
>
ruby-users-who-will-never-use-ruby-again-after-getting-chastised-on-ruby-tal
k@perl.org
>
> Sam

lol... that's one for the journal!

>
> Also, isn't a small percentage of friendly chatter on a list a sign
> of a cheerful and active community?
>

Sam - I agree completely.

Wanna find a reason to hate a language? Start with the people who are
supposed to help you learn it.

I've completely abandoned certain languages where the community isn't
'normal' enough.

Participating in mailing lists / forums / etc. should feel the same as
walking in your front door... you should feel at home.

-Rich