For myself, the *volume* of mail from the List is
formidable.  The volume is of more concern than
the content, when it comes down to it.

A number of previous list members,
including our beloved Ron Bloomquist, tell me
they have signed off the list because the volume
is too heavy.
List mail volume would decrease exponentially
if list members would cease commenting,
even humorously, on all SPAM.

Why dont people who are overwhelmed by the volume of mail from the list
learn to use their email program to automatically put the incoming messages
from "vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com" into a seperate folder. Its not difficult,
and most email programs have this feature.
Doing this also allows you to have a local archive of postings from which
to search.
I hope people keep on posting whatever they want to post... My delete
button is well-oiled, and I would rather exersize my index finger on it
than have this list become "closed".

Jason Loewenstein
Marysville / Tulalip, WA
85GL