FLASH: OT - signal:noise, moderation

[joe shoults]

At http://www.onelist.com/community/FLASHmacromedia, we have a Flash list of

over 1000 subscribers and don't have this problem at all.  The reason is

that we have a team of 4 moderators who are active on the list (they are

excellent!).  We actually don't even have to step in, really, as people

(apparently, knock on wood!) police themselves when they know they are being

monitored.


I suggest that Sam either take a more active role here or "officially"

recruit some people to help him (I'm not talking about self-appointed list

police).  Believe me, done right, being listowner can be a tremendously

time-consuming (and thankless) job, so I can certainly understand if:

a) he doesn't have time, or

b) he's become somewhat jaded (if that's the case).


Either way, this is one of the best, oldest/biggest Flash lists around, if

not THE oldest/biggest, and of course, with more volume, you'll have more

"random elements".  This situation demands _active_ moderation.  I don't

know if the mail program he uses allows for the assignation of moderator

status to individuals or not, but if it doesn't, he should switch to one

that does (onelist.com does).  I know there would be no shortage of

volunteers here eager to help!


Sam, if you're reading this, feel free to contact me with any questions.

Onelist.com is a great resource, and other than them hosting it, you don't

lose any control over list functions; in fact, you gain many.


All the best,

Joe Shoults

FLASHmacromedia@onelist Listowner




> -----Original Message-----

> From: Mark Zukiwsky

>

> This is the highest noise-to-signal list I've ever seen.

>

> Mark Zukiwsky

> Edmonton, Canada




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