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Re: L-cad is getting irritating!
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Date: 
Sat, 23 Jan 1999 07:26:42 GMT
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On Sat, 23 Jan 1999 00:53:08 GMT, "John VanZwieten" <john_vanzwieten@msn.com>
wrote:

> > 
> > I have been following all this, and the thread in lugnet.admin.general, and
> > would like to chime in a little.
> > Overall, I support this whole idea.  LCad as a mailing list has its share of
> > annoyances to me.  Perhaps a dedicated group here would be better.
> > 
> > Bram is a special case, as his access is via Juno.  Another special case I • know
> > of is James Jessimans mother.  Although I have not checked lately if she is
> > still subscribed to LCad, I assume she is.  And she has said before that she
> > follows along with what we do, and enjoys it.
> > It is my understanding that she is not technically savvy about all things
> > computer, so being able to continue getting LCad information by email is a
> > definite plus, as I don't know if she has any newsreader experience.
> > Now, whether she will be able to send a request to be added or if we would • need
> > to have Todd set it up "by hand" is unkown.
> > 
> > -- Terry K --
> 
> Good to hear from you on this one, and bravo for remembering James' mother.
> If we formed a new group _and_ gatewayed L-cad to it, she would continue to
> receive messages as usual.  Those who absolutely are unable or unwilling to
> move over could still post via l-cad, though I would hope that would be a
> small minority (in cases where l-cad goes down, we would lose them for a
> while).
> 
> What is your opinion of how the group(s) should be structured?

I haven't really given it any thought.  I am flexible though, and I have
confidence in Todd's judgement on how to do it.  As long as I can get to it, I
am happy.

> Speaking of James, I would hope that when Lugnet neighborhoods become a
> reality, we could erect a memorial at the center of the ldraw neighborhood.
> While I learned of Ldraw after his passing, I continue to be amazed at the
> spirit he engendered among the people here.

That is a cool idea.  And I am sure the Jessiman family would appreciate it.

-- Terry K --



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