[SpamCop-List] Re: News Admin: Newsgroup Charter?

[RW]

Sue Morton wrote:

> I'll say again:  I do not know if this idea would help.  I believe it would
> in some cases, or I would not have mentioned it.  If I am the only one
> (well, two, thanks "The Real G'Day"!), then of course it will not happen.  I
> really like the Charters in the other groups I regularly visit.  They
> mention things like whether there is a mailing list ("so please snip quoted
> material on replies down to just the part you are discussing"), simple rules
> ("only attachments under 40k are allowed") etc.  Very small and
> straightforward, and they refer a to website page for full details with full
> explanations.  As things change I am kept informed.  I like that.

Actually Sue, I am not against there being charters for these groups and
would support their writing.  I just question whether they would prevent
some of the things being discussed.  

Users can't be expected (myself included) to know the RFCs, where to
find them and which ones apply to what groups.  Charters would also
prevent some of the arguments we've seen the last two weeks as it could
be clear what is expected and what isn't allowed.

Richard