[78-L] Newbie comment

[David Lennick]

Just to add one thing to Bob's reference to threads veering off topic, which is 
often unavoidable. A few years ago we began asking that posters place a ^ in 
the subject line. This indicates non-78RPM related comments (although not 
always) and I think there was a technical reason for it, something to do with 
bypassing inboxes of people who didn't want to be bothered with unrelated 
responses.

dl

Robert Shirer wrote:
> Hi,
> Welcome.  I've been on the list since shortly after its inception--with a 
> few times out for sabbaticals--, and I continue to enjoy the expertise and 
> wit of most of its members.  There is an information page about the list:
> http://klickitat.78online.com/mailman/listinfo/78-l
> 
> and a link there for access to the archives:
> 
> The list was founded by Doug Elliot at Cornell University many years ago, 
> mid-90s I believe (somebody might be able to be more precise), and after a 
> few crises of host-servers and things beyond my non-technical imagination, 
> Ron Fial, the current list owner and administrator, stepped in and rescued 
> us.  Long may he prosper.
> 
> We go through phases, and lengthy threads, of solid musical, 
> sound-technical, and discographical  information, and eventually some of the 
> threads evolve (some huffily suggest degenerate) into lengthy pun wars, song 
> title one-upsmanship, or just plain silliness.  I enjoy that; some members 
> indulge in some annoyed tut-tuttery, and some very valuable members have 
> left the fold.  So it goes.
> 
> Glad to have you aboard.  Hope you stay and contribute what you know, what 
> you want to know and what your interests are.
> Cheers,
> Bob Shirer
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "P G C" <re_p_g_c at yahoo.com>
> To: "78-L Mail List" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 11:37 AM
> Subject: [78-L] Newbie comment
> 
> 
> I joined this list just a few weeks ago.
> My main interest was to find some discography of old discs I found in my 
> family archives.
> Since, I have read most messages, resulting in great satisfaction and 
> learning.
> I want to congratulate all members of the list, is much more active of what 
> I thought, been formal, most members have a notable sense of humor and a lot 
> of expertise.
> Keep it this way.
> I have a few questions:
> Is there an archive of messages? (For a newbie and to consult)
> When the list started? (Maybe in a different form, like a "news group")
> Who were the founders?
> Regards...
> '''
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