Date:         Fri, 7 Jun 2002 10:23:15 -1000
Reply-To:     Imua Camper Company <res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Imua Camper Company <res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      List management [was: Is it time for a Tiico list?]
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>I am gonna have to vote for some rules on the subject line contents as was
>suggested earlier, rather than a new list. If its a TIICO related post,
>put TIICO in the subject line and let the users filter it any way that
>they choose.
>
>Frankly, if you break off TIICO into its own list, how would newbies to
>the list know there was even such a possibility for conversion? I have
>been off and on this list for years, but everything I know about Vanagons
>and the possibilities has come from all you folks. Don't cut off a source
>of info that people may one day need.
>
>Filters on email programs are there for a good reason, but I'll bet a lot
>of users never even set them up and take advantage. When a thread starts
>going off track, just filter the subject line into oblivion and move on.
>If we had adherence to rules such as subject titles, those who don't care
>about TIICO, or Tires, or whatever, have the tools right on their PC to
>avoid having to see them.
>
>Don't split it up, its all Vanagon related and we all learn from it.
>
>Regards from Utah,
>
>John

        I'm all for improving the subject lines- that's what all of
the other REAL lists do that I'm on and it makes it much easier.
This is such a (wonderfully) diverse subject that should remain just
that, but it does need a little more order.  It would not be hard to
break posts down into
[tiico]  anything to do with that engine specifically
[repair]  "how do I.." type postings
[forsale]  parts/vans for sale
[info]  general questions/statements about vanagons
[nvc] or [friday] for bulk of the blather

and so on....   there should only be few enough for people memorize
easily- like 6-10 at the most.  There will, of course, be crossover
topics or topics that don't fit neatly into a category. and they
could just leave out a category.  If it develops a thread with a
specific topic, someone can take the initiative to add a category in
their reply...   this is all just off the top of my head- I'm sure
that someone  has some better ideas...

        The list of categories could be listed in a footer along with
the subscribe/unsubscribe/set nomail info that is needed on a daily
basis....

        I'm sure we can do it....

Shawn
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