Re: GEN: Time to Refocus the LM_NET Discussion

[Joni J Rathbun <jrathbun@OREDNET.ORG>]

On Tue, 1 Feb 2000, mms wrote:

> I would strongly disagree that the "tearjerkers" thread is off-topic! How
> can bibliographies of these very endearing, and enduring books possibly be
> considered OT? I would agree about politics, religions, and *maybe* the
> regionalisms, but the "tearjerkers" thread? No way!!! I plan to use the
> posted titles to beef up my fiction collection. Some people have a very
> narrow view of what is appropriate if that thread is considered OT, IMO.


I think the point moved beyond just what is or is not appropriate.
I think we have some tolerance for occasional "off topic" sorts
of things. But part of it is in knowing when to quit... whether
on topic or off.


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