[CS-FSLUG] OT: Can this list be split?

[David M.]

On Wednesday October 26 2005 10:07 am, Tim Young wrote:
> I have been on a number of Christian technological lists, and they all
> "suffer" from the same malady. I think part of it is that, after a
> little time, the list becomes our community. And our community is where
> we have friends, and we chat with friends... etc.
>
> I for one, want to make sure that, whatever the change, that prayer
> requests are still able to be a part of the list. I ignore most of the
> politics, I enjoy the jokes (thanks Fred), and I skim some of the
> discussion on lots of other fronts.
>
> I enjoy answering techno questions when I have the time, and I enjoy
> hearing a little of everyone's lives. I actually do not need, nor have
> room for, much more of a Christian community than I already have. But
> since I can tune in and out of this list at will, it is not overbearing.
>
> I use a Microsoft operating system as my primary OS, and I occasionally
> some of the anti-Microsoft sentiment is a little sad. But I face that in
> other email lists too, so I am fairly content to let it slide by.
>
> In short, I like this email list. It has it's drawbacks at time, but I
> can usually skip an entire thread if I get too tired of it. I think
> every email list can use work, and if we continuously work at trying to
> improve it, we can keep the ups and downs averaging at "fairly decent."
>
> I wanted to express my thanks to the moderators of the list, for all the
> work they do to keep this list proper. Allowing flexibility at times,
> but also being a little strict at times too. You have a tough job,
> keeping the peace in a Christian community that has volatile opinions. :)
>

I have been trying so hard to avoid saying anything in this thread because I 
for one think the list is just fine the way it is and right now I am sortof 
upset and nobody here wants to hear what I really have to say about Bob's 
post. 

I like being able to share accomplishments and dissapointments in my life with 
my brothers on this list. I like hearing about everyone else also and offer 
advise or condolence or prayer for my fellow brothers. Matter of fact, to 
this day I pray for someone on this list that has a family member that is in 
a battle with homosexuality, I pray that another person on this list will 
someday SOON ;) find his ideal distro, I am happy that another certain person 
on this list has had much success with "Penguine in the pew". Should I keep 
going?

I agree this lists purpose is geared toward FOSS and Faith, but IMO it doesn't 
mean we all can't get to know one another and sometimes have friendly or even 
flame discussions, it's what makes us human.

I'm sorry, but if I am banned from sharing things in my life, asking a 
question, or simply just telling a joke that may or may not pertain to FOSS 
or Faith then I just might unsubscribe myself.

I've been on this list since it's Inauguration 3 or 4 years ago, I've changed 
my habits and found what I call a "happy medium" between the cons and pros of 
this list and I don't whine when I don't get my way or I don't agree with 
someone elses views, so why can't anyone else do so too?

Anyway, Thank you Tim, You took the words right out of my mouth, but in a much 
nicer and organized manner.

:)

-- 
David M.