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From: dmb@wam.umd.edu (David M. Baggett)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Splitting comp.sys.atari.st into subgroup(s)
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Date: 11 Apr 90 18:59:39 GMT
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Well, so far there are three votes for and two votes against the idea
of splitting this newsgroup.  The votes in favor seemed to be along
the lines of "I'm really sick of reading these flame wars and
financial statements" and the votes against were "there's not enough
traffic".

Obviously, if only five people care either way, it's unlikely we'll
get 100 votes in favor of each new group.

Would anyone be in favor of at least separating the technical stuff
from the general stuff?  Before, I was undecided about the whole thing,
but now (having taken a peek into comp.sys.amiga.tech) I think a
comp.sys.atari.tech group might be a good thing.  I think there's
enough traffic for it, and it would (I belieive) generate more
technical discussion from those people who will read just that
group and not comp.sys.atari.st (general).  Just my opinion.

Dave Baggett
dmb@cscwam.umd.edu