radical remedy

[pbnesbit at msn.com]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., heidit at n... wrote:
> > I cannot begin to state how much I disagree with this idea. I 
would 
> much prefer an age limit that bars anyone under 16 from joining the 
> main list, if a decision is made to restrict membership in some 
way. 
> Either that or moderating newbies for a 2 week period from the time 
> they first post (which puts a major burden on the listadmins...but 
> it's still a better option, IMHO)
> 
> Back in early February, the idea of closing the list to new members 
> once we hit 900 or 1000 members was discussed. 

(Snip) 

> 
> 
I've been thinking about what Heidi said, and I'm agreeing with her 
more and more.  

It does smack of elitism to limit membership, as someone else (sorry, 
forgot who) said.  

Aren't there list elves to help with guiding new members through 
the 'growing pangs' of newbie-ship?  Are there enough of them?  I'd 
most certainly be willing to help out.  (I'm here, just waiting to be 
used!)

Peace & Plenty, 

Parker