Problem of list vol (was No responses on the main list )

[a_reader2003]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Shaun Hately" 
<drednort at a...> wrote:
> 
> I think part of the problem is how large the list is getting - not 
> that I have a solution to that problem - but because probably 
> everybody is having to skim messages, a huge amount that people are 
> writing probably isn't even being read by most of the list.
>  
> I don't have any type of solution to that problem - but if I'd 
> posted that message a year ago, I'm almost certain I'd have had a 
> lot more comment - back when the list had about 5000 members, it 
> seemed to me that most things got read. Now it doesn't.
> 

Carolyn:
Its a problem that a lot of people are experiencing. It actually does 
need addressing, because otherwise the character of the list will be 
permanently damaged, IMO.

Heretical suggestions in no particular order:
(1) close this list to newcomers and start a new one for new members, 
resulting in current list over time becoming a calmer place to post
(2) start a new list for longer, more thoughtful posts, with tight 
rules to ensure proper discussion, excluding people who have not been 
a member for xx months
(3) introduce/tighten up draconian new rules on this list, eg 
limiting number of posts per person, and insisting on more 
substantive replies, proper reference to old posts and ideas, 
eliminating FAQ & OT questions etc

Probably this should be on the Feedback list, so if it gets picked up 
and moved by Admin, hope people might come over and debate it there.

Carolyn