[Opensim-users] OpenSim users list purpose (was Re: Opensim-users Digest, Vol 40, Issue 30)

[Fleep Tuque]

I agree, I'm also hesitant to suggest a proliferation of lists as that can
tend to dilute the diversity of perspectives and experiences that can turn a
good list into a great one.  Besides which, having worked in this space for
a long time, I'm already a member of umpteen million general virtual worlds
groups, but those are less useful to someone specifically working on an
opensim implementation.

I think there can be a balance, though, even on a user list such as this
one, between keeping focused to the opensim topic and not freaking out like
it's the end of the virtual world if someone posts a message that isn't
immediately applicable.  My original concern was the attitude with which off
topic posts were being handled and a general argument to the list members to
try to be a little more open and flexible as the opensim community grows.
 I'm always in the "be gentler and kinder to sincere newbies" camp than in
the school of hard knocks camp.

With warm wishes for a Merry "Can't We All Just Get Along!" Christmas..  :)

- Fleep


Chris M. Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque)
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Second Life Ambassador, Ohio Learning Network
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On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Justin Clark-Casey <
jjustincc at googlemail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Chris.  I would like to make it clear that I actually think
> discussion of applications of OpenSim in areas such as education is fine on
> the -users list right now.  If the volume gets too much then another list
> could be split off.
>
> I'm wary of splitting up lists before demand is demonstrated by actual
> discussion.  But as Diva said, this certainly doesn't stop people creating
> their own lists or forums.
>
> As always, this kind of community evolution is complex and I find that the
> best balance only becomes clear over time.
>
> Where I think we do need to draw the line is at topics which are only
> distantly related to actually working with the OpenSim project, for the
> reasons previously stated.
>
>
> On 21/12/10 12:57, Fleep Tuque wrote:
>
>> Hi Justin,
>>
>> Thanks for your thoughtful reply. If anyone on the list was unsure about
>> the purpose of opensim-users before, your
>> response should  clear up any confusion.  The description you added on the
>> wiki is also great and should help newcomers
>> better understand what's expected of them.
>>
>> It makes perfect sense that a user support list should be more tightly
>> focused than a general community mailing list so
>> that it's easy for those providing the support to read and reply quickly.
>> I think if people are aware of that when they
>> sign up there will be fewer general discussion type posts and help
>> minimize the need to shepherd the discussion back on
>> track.
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> - Chris/Fleep
>>
>>
>> Chris M. Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque)
>> Project Manager, UC Second Life
>> Second Life Ambassador, Ohio Learning Network
>> UCit Instructional & Research Computing
>> University of Cincinnati
>> 406E Zimmer Hall
>> PO Box 210088
>> Cincinnati, OH 45221-0088
>> (513)556-3018
>> chris.collins at uc.edu <mailto:chris.collins at uc.edu>
>>
>>
>> UC Second Life: http://homepages.uc.edu/secondlife
>> OLN Second Life: http://www.oln.org/emerging_technologies/emtech.php
>>
>>
>>
>>
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