On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:25:33 +0200, "Iain M Churches"
wrote:

It may be "terribly bad form" to quote a post from another NG, but
I know there are many on this group who do not subscribe to RAT,
on which the following post from Frank McVey appeared.
The comments he makes apply equally or more to UKRA which has
perhaps degenerated more than most groups. UKRA seems to be
made up of some 10 or so stalwarts, with other occasional
contributors. There are without doubt many times than number
who read but never post, due to the bar room brawl mentality
adopted by some.

We are doing ourselves a great disfavour by allowing this to
continue, and keeping out a large number of people who
would have much to contribute, and would greatly improve
the Signal to Noise ratio of this group.

Kunniottaen

Iain

Iain, unfortunately - or should I say fortunately - this is not a
moderated group, so there is no way to keep anybody out. And even more
unfortunately some of the most prolific posters are either peddlers of
myths or downright pig-rude (both in some cases). But hey - that makes
the group fun; I wouldn't want it to be some stuffy repose of academe.

d

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