On 07/01/2011 01:03 PM, John H. Outlan CPA wrote:

> Sent from T-Mobile G2, please excuse any typos

> On Jul 1, 2011 10:03 AM, "Steven Haigh" <[log in to unmask]

> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:

>  >

>  > On 1/07/2011 11:51 PM, Troy Dawson wrote:

>  >>

>  >> I know that talking about some of these things makes it feel more like a

>  >> community, but that is not what this mailling list is for.

>  >

>  >

>  > I would also suggest that people wanting to continue the whole

> posting style debate or just general things not specifically related to

> SL do so on the unofficial forums.

>  >

>  > Here is a good start:

>  > http://scientificlinuxforum.org/index.php?showforum=7

>  >

>  > --

>  > Steven Haigh

>  >

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> That's fine. But any rudeness will result in a ban. That's why we are

> there in the first place. Just kill 'em with kindness ;)

>



I too agree and was rather surprised to find this much discourse on the 

subject on a professional list, unless there is a posted 

protocol/etiquette guideline from the list owner.  I also was surprised 

to see the use of language not maintaining decorum on a professional 

list.  One can disagree using polite professional language.  I apologize 

for touching off a "hornets' nest", but I personally prefer to top post, 

as do many colleagues with whom I have discussed the matter.



Yasha Karant