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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Jeff Johnston writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Marc Cook writes:
> > I've noticed a few people like posting their signature files
> > on Lugnet or a "signature" like saluation. I think degree
> > posting a quote, or a link to your lego pages is fine.
> >
> > What I really see as bragging and I feel is really annoying is posting
> > your title or position at your company on Lugnet posts.
>
> I've read your post a couple of times, and I am frankly baffled. Why
> does this annoy you so much? It's a couple of lines at the end of a post
> that are incredibly easy to ignore.
>
> > I mean I could give a rat's butt what you do for a living. Is this
> > necessary? Am I missing something? Is there a reason for this?
>
> Some people post to more places than LUGNET. They may not want to change
> their .sig files every time they switch between LUGNET and another news
> server.
>
> > Perhaps people worked hard in life to earn "sr administrator" or
> > "Network Engineer" and like to post it to show their status in life.
> > But really it looks down right ridiculous. Unless a persons title
> > at their company is in some way associated to their post it really
> > should be banned.
>
> I think that is completely ridiculous. Is having someone's position in a
> .sig file detrimental to LUGENT as a whole? No. So there's no reason to
> take up Todd's time and effort in banning something as silly as this.
I already said that I really doubt Lugnet would agree with me enough
to do anything about it.
>
> > If you work for a hot company or hold a cool
> > position it won't make me think less or more of you. If you post
> > it at the end of your Lugnet posts I'll think less. I'm sure
> > there are others that agree with my view.
>
> I don't. I personally don't care one way or another. If someone posted
> their entire resume into a .sig file, that could get annoying, but if it
> sticks to the long-accepted USENET standard of ~4 lines, then it doesn't
> take up too much space, it's not annoying to delete in a reply, etc. - in
> short, there's no reason not to allow it.
>
> J
You're missing my point. I mentioned the part of signature files
that really are uneccesary --- posting your job title and position.
signature files that have a quote that you like, or links to
your lego site is fine
- Marc
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