ADMIN: List Closing Poll And Comments

[Cindy C.]

No: HPFGUIDX 54300

Hi again from Hexquarters!

Just a quick reminder that we're conducting a poll to take opinion 
about whether we should close the main list for some period when OoP 
is released.  See Message 54228.  There you will find a link where 
you can send us comments and ideas.  

The arguments pro and con are summarized in Message 54228, but there 
is one more argument concerning the list closing that was 
inadvertently omitted from that message.  When GoF was released, we 
did receive press inquiries, and it is reasonable to assume that the 
same will happen with OoP.  If the list is closed at such an 
important time in the fandom, the press as well as new members may 
be put off.

Remember, though, that posts to this list must discuss the Harry 
Potter books themselves rather than matters of list policy.  So 
please do contact us with your thoughts off-list, as many of you 
have done already.  

Lastly, just a point of clarification.  Please do vote in the poll 
so that we can properly account for your opinion.  The poll and the 
comments are meant to be two separate things, and sending comments 
isn't really a proper substitute for voting.

And again, thank you for your thoughts.  We've learned quite a bit 
from you all already!

Cindy, for the Mods