> In a message dated 3/9/99 10:08:25 AM EST, los@cris.com writes:
<<
The majority of discussions on this list are relevant to the interests of the
whole even if individuals sometimes disagree with individual threads. Some
spin off into irrelevancy occasionally but they die off just like any other.
You're ranting about SST movie vs book probably prolonged the thread longer
than it would have lived otherwise. <grin> That's life on this mailing list,
might as well unsub now if you're
going to jump up and down the nano-second something strays off of your
idea of a proper thread. Pay someone you trust to forward you your list of Ok
subjects. I'll do it for $25 a month US. <only kidding>
> [quoted text omitted]
Bravo! I always say if a list limits the discussion, that is contrary to the
Constitution (on both sides of the Pond), In that case, its time to find
another list. I'm glad this one doesn't do it.
> idea of a proper thread. Pay someone you trust to forward you your
I'll do it for you for $22.95/month!
;-)
Mk
BTW the original topic list *really was not a serious suggestion*, just an off
the cuff observation on what seems to get peoples goats or is sure fire troll
bait.
> there that has become the basis for very much of today's SF.
Absolutely.
> there are GZG SST conversions (old and new ones in progress) which tie
Yes of course they do. Rules for gaming SST are interesting and relevant
> Politics, religion and nationalism? That's pretty much the whole reason
I totally agree with you up to the point where it becomes an entrenched
slanging match.
> end of policing themselves) But still better for having the discussion
Debatable, but not here.
> just like any other. You're ranting about SST movie vs book probably
IIRC I didn't *rant* about SST movie vs book?
> That's life on this mailing list, might as well unsub now if you're
I'm really not 'jumping up and down', lifes too short. I know what this list
can be like. I want to keep this list the same as it has always been. On
topic, and gentlemanly (and womanly). This requires occasional, reasoned and
open discussion, on how we conduct business now and in the future.
> Tim Jones wrote:
> Maybe we should have a forbidden threads list too ;-0
Ah another futile attempt to quash the free flow of ideas :-p Well
considering almost everyone of those has a direct tie into GZG in some form
I'd say you would be cutting out alot worth talking about. SST lays the ground
work for Power Armor. If you can see beyond (or ignore) whether you think the
universe is fascist or the movie can't hold a candle to the book, (no argument
there) there is Science fiction in there that has become the basis for very
much of today's SF. It's one of teh grandaddy's of combat SF from which many
ideas originated. Also there are GZG SST conversions (old and new ones in
progress) which tie directly into this list.
Same with GW, there are Epic and W40k conversions to GZG. Of course the very
subject of GW as a business entity probably sends shivers through the spine of
most GZG gamers. ggrrrr
Gun Laws I gotta agree with ya.
Sex, oh well I suppose so. ;-)
Politics, religion and nationalism? That's pretty much the whole reason every
war we simulate in GZG starts. And almost any discussion of the fiction or
motivation of various GZG or other SF powers illicits, through discussions,
comparison with current or past events some event in order to make a poster's
point. Of course, at that point things are as apt to devolve down to
irrelevant discussion as not. (Most of which end of policing themselves) But
still better for having the discussion than not
Computer operating systems? I assume means the holy wars between Mac and
Win95? I haven't seen one of those for a while. People occasionally ask
questions of this list and get pertinent answer to questions that help them
solve problems. I don't have a problem with that.
The majority of discussions on this list are relevant to the interests of the
whole even if individuals sometimes disagree with individual threads. Some
spin off into irrelevancy occasionally but they die off just like any other.
You're ranting about SST movie vs book probably prolonged the thread longer
than it would have lived otherwise. <grin> That's life on this mailing list,
might as well unsub now if you're
going to jump up and down the nano-second something strays off of your
idea of a proper thread. Pay someone you trust to forward you your list of Ok
subjects. I'll do it for $25 a month US. <only kidding>
Cheers...
> Tim Jones wrote:
> IIRC I didn't *rant* about SST movie vs book?
Wasn't talking to you but Doug (hence the subject line) ;-)
> On topic, and gentlemanly (and womanly). This requires occasional,
Absolutely...
ttfn.