At 01:24 PM 06/12/00 +0500, N.A. Prakash wrote:
Raju, I'm a friend, so dont take offence at what I say here. I have enjoyed reading many of your exchanges on various topics here. The reason this goes to the list is because I think it is relevant to this thread. My question is: How come we dont protest when you, Raju, and other leading lights of the LI lists (I repeat, no offence meant, just making a point) quote original messages in full or in large chunks even when unnecessary when you reply to them to the list, but we protest over GT's "spam" and have a considerable discussion on it? Is it because we condone violation of list rules by its leaders but wont tolerate it from others?
Nobody is asking you to tolerate it. If you feel Raju is breaking the rules of the list, then please do tell him. I know Raju well enough to say that he wouldn't take any offense. That said, I'd also have to say I haven't noticed any objectionable mail from Raju. If you are referring to Raju's security advisories -- I'd say they were on-topic, informative and that nobody has complained, yet. If you really think they qualify as spam, pls do take it up with Raju or the List Admin.
Secondly, what is this "leaders" business? AFAIK Thaths is the only person with a title on this list -- List Admin. I don't think we have any other positions. I don't think there is anybody with any special priviledges aside from Thaths.
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