Denise & all,
I want to correct an error. In earlier messages I said that back when
we voted to change the mandatory list to 'announce-only,' the list
admin software did not allow for placing individual subscribers on
moderated status. My recollection was wrong. The capability was
available, although in a somewhat less convenient form than it is
now. I sincerely apologize. it was an honest error.
I supported closing the list at that time and I do believe it was the
best decision under the circumstances. But that was 7 years ago. I
don't know how many of today's cc's were even here 7 years ago, but
it feels as though many were not. I have no desire to bind today's
membership to a decision made 7 years ago, especially since having
the list 'announce-only' doesn't seem to be the "norm" across
USGenWeb. If most of our current cc's want to keep the list 'announce-
only,' that's fine. I tend to think restoring the list to 2-way
communication might in some small way encourage more communication
and participation, but that's just my one opinion. I don't feel
strongly about the configuration of the list. I do feel strongly
that today's cc's make the decision and not feel bound to continue
under a decision some of us made 7 years ago.
-Sandy