But it is a list about Riv stuff and nothing but Riv stuff (and how we use it, which is- to me- often the more interesting discussion).
We all have other resources for talking about other stuff- back channel discussions if we really want to talk to particular list members about other non-Riv stuff, and of course family and friends. I like having the specific focus. And, of course, it's Jim's list and he gets to set the rules. ;-) Tim On Jan 22, 2011, at 12:02 PM, robert zeidler wrote: > He's right, but constant talk about Riv stuff is... a bit boring. > Kind of like discussing Led Zeppelin-there's only some many ways to > beat the limited number of songs to death, until you've said all there > is to say-several times. > > My .02 > > RGZ > > On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 12:23 PM, CycloFiend <cyclofi...@earthlink.net> wrote: >> Hey all - >> >> As I mentioned in the State of the List Report, I have a work project which >> is taking a significant amount of time and energy right now. Thought I've >> been able to track and comment on a few posts as a list member, I really >> hadn't been going through all the postings with my admin hat on. >> >> This may be a little blunt, as I need to get out the door (to work, rather >> than what is shaping up to be one of the most gorgeous days in memory on >> which the Lighthouse 200K was run...grrrr....) >> >> I appreciate that everyone kept a respectful tone during the OT threads >> which cropped up in the past week. That speaks a great deal about the >> people in this group who are committed to one of the core principles. >> >> But, I will ask people to remember that OT threads are OT. The topic of >> discussion within this group is defined on the main group page: >> >> "Dedicated to the discussion of Rivendell Bicycles and products, you don't >> need to own one - just an interest in RBW designs is enough to join in. Ride >> reports encouraged, as is a respectful, supportive and polite tone in all >> posts. >> >> This group is not endorsed by Rivendell Bicycle Works." >> >> I'm in the habit of letting marginally OT threads exist, in the hopes that >> they will end of themselves. It always (or only, depending upon your >> perspective) takes two people to propogate such a discussion. So, I would >> ask that if you find yourself to be one of those people, please stop or take >> it to an off-list channel. >> >> I'm aware of how the discussions began and how it arched to where it ended, >> and honestly am pleased to see that they seem to have now been dropped. >> >> The strength of this group is a product of its focus and the quality of the >> information and responses. >> >> Hope everyone can have a great ride today! >> >> - Jim / list admin >> >> -- >> Jim Edgar >> cyclofi...@earthlink.net >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
