Two problems with your suggestion. First, these days anyone can find
answers to almost any question without asking the Vanagon list. Only
laziness prevents searching for the proper forum. Second, no matter
what, some people will reply publicly either knowingly or accidentally.
This will prompt others to do the same since their thoughts and ideas
deserve equal time in their opinion and rules be damned if others
violate them first. This is already illustrated in the latest few posts
after Jim already said ENOUGH.

Mark

John Rodgers wrote:
> Jim,
>
> I think it's OK - on the list - to ask pretty much any question, Vanagon
> related or not - BUT,  and it is a big BUT - it is a courtesy to us all
> to request - along with the question - that all responses be made off
> list directly to the person asking the question. And it is a courtesy to
> us all to respond to that question but OFF LIST. I see nothing wrong
> with that approach at all.
>
> I do agree with you that these long non-Vanagon conversations should be
> kept pretty much off the list.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Jim Arnott wrote:
>> Come on!!!!! Once again, this is a topic that has absolutely NOTHING
>> TO DO WITH VANAGONS. Take it to a photoshop list or take it to p-mail.
>> Just get off the VANAGON list.
>>
>> Before you post, ask yourself, "Is this something that over a thousand
>> folks that signed up to this list to discuss VANAGONS are going have a
>> burning interest in?" If not, DON'T hit the 'Send' button.
>>
>> Jim Arnott
>> List Admin
>> vanagon@gerry
>>
>>
>>
>