[PSF-Community] No more me

Alex Kavanagh alex at ajkavanagh.co.uk
Mon Sep 21 17:18:26 CEST 2015


> The mailing-list's description does mention that it is an archived,
"large audience" list for projects, experiences and OSS. I fail to see how
introductions from every Python user around the world fit into this. But I
don't have anything against a separate, high-volume mailing-list were these
would take place (so long as no one subscribes me to it).

I agree.  Please also don't subscribe me to a high-volume mailing-list
where people introduce themselves.

On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 4:11 PM, Rémi Rampin <remirampin at gmail.com> wrote:

> 2015-09-21 11:03 EDT, Justin Myles Holmes <twotonespirit at gmail.com>:
>
>> I'm enjoying reading them.  Is it so much of an inconvenience?
>>
>
> It is. I was surprised to get subscribed to this mailing-list (I didn't
> request it), but was ok with it if it was to be filled with interesting
> content relating to Python communities. The first few emails I got
> (conferences, calls for speakers) were fine, but these "presentations" are
> really pointless and nothing but spam (at least Manuel put some content
> into it; I fail to see why anyone would enjoy reading "my name is X I'm
> from Ycountry and use Python").
>
> I have nothing against this kind of email, but I really think their must
> be a better place for them. Or did I misunderstand the purpose of this list?
>
> The purpose of the psf-community mailing list is to provide an environment
>> where pythonistas can communicate with a large audience, share experiences,
>> launch projects, and/or discuss their Python & OSS interests. This
>> community mailing list will have public archives, accessible to everyone.
>
> [...]
>
> Keep in mind that a large audience will see your posts. This may include
>> your current or future employers. Take care in what you write. Remember,
>> this mailing list is publicly archived, and that your words will be stored
>> publicly for a very long time.
>
>
> The mailing-list's description does mention that it is an archived, "large
> audience" list for projects, experiences and OSS. I fail to see how
> introductions from every Python user around the world fit into this. But I
> don't have anything against a separate, high-volume mailing-list were these
> would take place (so long as no one subscribes me to it).
>
> Cheers
> --
> Rémi
>
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