A tree to grow

[Jay West]

Zane wrote....
> As for questioning where those of us who didn't see previous discussions 
> on
> this, the example that was provided should make that obvious.  It was a
> *SMALL* thread that was of no interest, and there was no clue in the 
> subject
> line that this announcement took place.


A "small thread of no interest" that was titled "The Definition of 
On-Topic"??? You might want to re-read that statement a few times so that 
the complete (something)ness of it sinks in to you.

And that wasn't the only thread where it was brought up. I guess from now on 
when I solicit list input I shouldn't just make a clear concise subject like 
"The Definition of On-Topic", I should instead send out personal invitations 
to remind folks to participate. You know, anytime there is an "issue" on the 
list, people are awfully quick to suggest solutions which require more time 
from me - instead of them taking care of themselves and being more 
responsible. Well, if you don't vote, don't complain.

To put it more succinctly - Failure on your part to read a thread with such 
an important subject does not translate into an obligation on my part to 
retroactively care.

> Some people may have the free time to read every post, but I'm guessing 
> most of us don't.
Why not, you and others obviously expect ME to read every post.

Ya know what, I just don't need the grief.

J