[Coral-List] Coral List topics and length

[Douglas Fenner]

Agreed, good post.

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 1:27 AM Bill Allison via Coral-List <
coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:

> Hear hear.
>
> On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 2:24 PM Steve Mussman via Coral-List <
> coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:
>
> > Dear John,
> >
> > All this is easily remedied via the delete button. The moderators do a
> > great job as it is.
> > As far as discussing religion and politics on list, it is likely that we
> > have all been schooled in the associated social improprieties, however
> from
> > time to time these topics do have a way of entering into polite public
> > discourse. The most recent post on list that appears to relate to your
> > concerns was artfully presented, pertinent and certainly thought
> provoking.
> > It was a bit lengthy, but then again no one here was required to take the
> > time to consider all its tenets. As for climate change,I agree that
> enough
> > is enough, so let’s do something about it!
> >
> > Regards,
> > Steve Mussman
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > > On Jul 4, 2019, at 10:52 AM, John Ware via Coral-List <
> > coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dear List,
> > >
> > > The following is copied from Coral List website:
> > >
> > > *The purpose of the Coral-List listserver is to provide a forum for
> > Internet discussions and announcements pertaining to coral reef ecosystem
> > research, conservation, and education.*
> > >
> > > This is followed by a list of appropriate subjects.  While there are no
> > restrictions, I do not see religion or politics on the list.
> > >
> > > Also, I seem to recall that, a few years ago, there was a suggestion
> > that contributions to the list were becoming too long and perhaps
> > contributors should consider limiting their inputs to 200 words or so.
> > >
> > > Am I the only one who is tired of seeing the same 4 or 5 people writing
> > to each other on topics that do not seem to fall into the purpose of the
> > list and are way, way, way too long??
> > >
> > > I know that the Coral List is not restricted in topics and/or length
> and
> > I know climate change affects reefs, but, in my opinion, enough is
> enough!!
> > >
> > > John
> > >
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Douglas Fenner
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