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From: david@wubios.wustl.edu (David J. Camp)
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Subject: Re: How about this rule for comp.mail.elm?
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Date: 13 Jan 90 16:45:35 GMT
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In article <1466@umigw.MIAMI.EDU> aem@Mthvax.CS.Miami.Edu writes:
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>No questions about outdated versions of elm.

I disagree.  Sometimes people are unable to keep up with the
installation of recent versions, and the newsgroup is their only
recourse when problems arise.  Also, there is a considerable issue of
how the rule is to be enforced.  Since the group is not moderated, the
only possible means of enforcement would be flames to the posters of
inquiries about old versions.  Not only would this be rude, but very
inconsiderate of those in true need of help when making inquiries.

You should also consider volunteering to send the latest version by mail
to those without Internet access.  It is not given that everyone has
immediate access to the latest version.  -David-

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>aem
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>--
>a.e.mossberg / aem@mthvax.cs.miami.edu / aem@umiami.BITNET / Pahayokee Bioregion
>All men are equal--all men, 
>that is to say, who possess umbrellas. 	- E.M. Forster

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