A tree to grow

[Zane H. Healy]

> > There was no ruling beside two things - The 10 year rule
> Originally, the ten year rule was "an arbitrary thing". It was not picked 
> with precision nor with real specific reason. With regards to the revocation 
> of same, I honestly don't know where you were when this was discussed at 
> GREAT length, MORE THAN ONCE on the list. Every time it was brought up - 
> after discussion on the list - I went with the idea that the 10 year rule 
> wasn't appropriate anymore. Most people on the list agreed. And when a few 
> people keep bringing up an issue that was already beat to death so badly the 
> horse was unrecognizable... sooner or later I'm going to say "enough". I 
> totally disagree with your characterization that I am being dictatorial or 
> setting up oppressive rules. And in all honestly, I think a majority of the 
> list wouldn't characterize my past (nor present) behaviour that way. I think 
> I've earned the benefit of the doubt that you seem to reserve.

Do you see a common thread to the complaints here?  No one seems to be
saying that the "10 year rule" is perfect.  What people are complaining
about is a nebulous statement that the "10 year rule" is dead, and that this
list is for discussing "Classic" computers.  It is obvious to anyone what
the "10 year rule" meant.  I don't see where anyone is clear what "Classic"
means.

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.  Some people may have the free time
to read every post, but I'm guessing most of us don't.

Yes, the "10 year rule" has been a source of many an arguement, but most are
centered around a hatred for PC's.

> Jay
> PS - I don't know for sure exactly how long I've been running the list. I am 
> guessing just under 10 years. I may be off a few years. I'm not going to 
> take the time to pick up the exact date. 

The list was formed in '97, and you joined in late '99. I don't remember when 
you started hosting the list, but I think it was in late 2000, or sometime
in 2001.

			Zane