Great idea . . . it will let those interested in alternative photography
reclaim the list and allow those interested in maintaining a photographic
chat/spat room fullful those needs. 
Very Sincerely, Art
On Wed, 10 Jun 1998, Gordon J. Holtslander wrote:
> Hi all:
> 
> In an effort to streamline the operation of the
> alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca mailing I have set up a web page to aid in
> conflict resolution.
> 
> Please see http://duke.usask.ca/~holtsg/photo/altmail.html
> 
> This web page is set up to allow people to email messages to other
> concerned members of the alt-photo-process-l community off list.
> 
> The details are on the page, but to summarize:
> 
> The web page is set up to do two things.  
> 
> 1) It creates a list of email address, anyone can add their email address
> to this list. 
> 
> 2)It sends email messages to everyone who has added their email address to
> the list.
> 
> This page will work similar to a mailing list.
> 
> Why?
> 
> I think it is necessary for the alt-photo-process-l community discuss and
> resolve conflicts.  I can not and will not be responsible for policing and
> discipling the list.  It needs to be done on a "community" basis.
> 
> It is seems counterproductive to endlessly discuss conflict issues on the
> list itself.  There will always be disagreements, but they should not
> overshadow the purpose of the list.
> 
> This is entirely voluntary.  If you are concerned about the long-term
> survival of this mailing list, I urge you to participate in this project. 
> 
> Lets try this and see how it works.
> 
> Please go to http://duke.usask.ca/~holtsg/photo/altmail.html
> 
> If you would like to participate in this but do not have web access please
> contact me off list.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Gord  
> 
> 
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Art Chakalis
Columbus, Ohio, USA