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.<div>
<br></div><div>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. </div>
<div><br></div><div>With warm wishes for a Merry "Can't We All Just Get Along!" Christmas.. :)</div><div><br></div><div>- Fleep</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Chris M. Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque)</div>
<div>Project Manager, UC Second Life </div><div>Second Life Ambassador, Ohio Learning Network </div><div>UCit Instructional & Research Computing</div><div>University of Cincinnati </div><div>406E Zimmer Hall</div><div>
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<div>OLN Second Life: <a href="http://www.oln.org/emerging_technologies/emtech.php">http://www.oln.org/emerging_technologies/emtech.php</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Justin Clark-Casey <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:jjustincc@googlemail.com">jjustincc@googlemail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">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.<br>
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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.<br>
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As always, this kind of community evolution is complex and I find that the best balance only becomes clear over time.<br>
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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.<div class="im"><br>
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On 21/12/10 12:57, Fleep Tuque wrote:<br>
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Hi Justin,<br>
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Thanks for your thoughtful reply. If anyone on the list was unsure about the purpose of opensim-users before, your<br>
response should clear up any confusion. The description you added on the wiki is also great and should help newcomers<br>
better understand what's expected of them.<br>
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It makes perfect sense that a user support list should be more tightly focused than a general community mailing list so<br>
that it's easy for those providing the support to read and reply quickly. I think if people are aware of that when they<br>
sign up there will be fewer general discussion type posts and help minimize the need to shepherd the discussion back on<br>
track.<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
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- Chris/Fleep<br>
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Chris M. Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque)<br>
Project Manager, UC Second Life<br>
Second Life Ambassador, Ohio Learning Network<br>
UCit Instructional & Research Computing<br>
University of Cincinnati<br>
406E Zimmer Hall<br>
PO Box 210088<br>
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0088<br>
(513)556-3018<br>
</div><a href="mailto:chris.collins@uc.edu" target="_blank">chris.collins@uc.edu</a> <mailto:<a href="mailto:chris.collins@uc.edu" target="_blank">chris.collins@uc.edu</a>><div class="im"><br>
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UC Second Life: <a href="http://homepages.uc.edu/secondlife" target="_blank">http://homepages.uc.edu/secondlife</a><br>
OLN Second Life: <a href="http://www.oln.org/emerging_technologies/emtech.php" target="_blank">http://www.oln.org/emerging_technologies/emtech.php</a><br>
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