[78-L] Newbie comment

[Malcolm Rockwell]

No, it wasn't that. I think that the caret (^) was just a convenient way 
for the reader to dump any and all posts so marked, knowing in advance 
that reading them would only irritate said reader.
I was trying to figure a way that anything so marked would keep careted 
posts from showing up on the www or the internet. There's no need for 
anyone offlist to ever see them.
No luck there.
M

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David Lennick wrote:
> 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...
>>