Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic

[Che Guebeara]

Oddness, I was of the same opinion, that this list was for helping
people in the Canadian Ubuntu Users 'Community'...

Granted I have been using Linux since the early-mid 90's but from what I
have seen there have been excellent tips and advice passed here that
even I have taken advantage of. And THAT builds a community, not setting
up so many rules that people walk away.

I think Jeruvy needs to take a chill pill, but if this list is for
coordinating the activities of the 'community' ONLY, methinks it is time
for me to hit the unsubscribe button - something that a lot of other
people will probably do as well!

Mark



On Sat, 2012-05-05 at 12:00 -0400, raymond house wrote:
> And here I thought that this list was for aiding new and inexperienced
> ubuntu types. I don't think this email by Jeruvy will be very helpful
> in doing this. I just want to say that I would probably be back with
> Windows had it not been for the excellent and appreciated help I
> received here. Many thanks to all who did get me up and going with
> Ubuntu.
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jeruvy <jeruvy at gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM
> Subject: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
> To: raymondh40 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> Hi Raymondh40,
> 
> I am sending you this nice email in PRIVATE, so that we do not further
> pollute our Ubuntu-ca Mailing list with more off topic banter.
> 
> I've noticed you have sent a couple emails that have nothing to do or
> offer the Ubuntu-ca community.  I would hope that you take the time to
> read the charter and understand this lists purpose.  It is not for
> finding work, getting technical support, seeking answers to FAQ or
> commonly asked questions about how Ubuntu software works.  It is for
> the various volunteers in Canada to communicate and coordinate
> activities that promote Ubuntu to other Canadians.
> 
> We do not want it polluted with off-topic discussions.  I for one,
> don't get bothered by the occasional email, but when someone such as
> yourself starts posting many emails of an off topic nature I figured
> it was time to ask you to post your questions, requests, or needs to a
> more appropriate venue.
> 
> Most Ubuntu lists, channels on IRC and the ilk are very diligent about
> stopping off-topic requests as soon as they are noted.  I for one
> would hope that you understand that this is not the place for anything
> BESIDES Ubuntu-ca community activities. 
> 
> In this way many of us hope to have a list that serves its community,
> and I'm sure many of us appreciate it when members understand that
> this isn't a 'free for all' discussion area.  Most importantly when we
> do see an email we see that it is relevant to the community and not
> junk.
> 
> There are MANY avenues you can email, chat, or even meet with others
> in our community that would be happy to discuss these topics with you.
> Please take the time to discover the many avenues available.
> 
> Cheers.
> 
> Jeruvy.
> 
> 
> 
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