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From: david@ukma.UUCP (David Herron, NPR Lover)
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Subject: Re: Net.sources.d and mods to software.
Message-ID: <2012@ukma.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 3-Aug-85 14:06:44 EDT
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Posted: Sat Aug  3 14:06:44 1985
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Reply-To: david@ukma.UUCP (David Herron, NPR Lover)
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Ok.  Maybe creating net.sources.d isn't the BEST way to go.  (BTW,
I was one of the 15 who voted FOR).  See, the problem is that by
common use, net.sources has become what we want net.sources.d to BE.

It might be better to create a net.sources.x where x is a number of things.
Like, vms, unix, ibmpc, etc.  And recognize the common usage as defining
the meaning for the group, and redefine net.sources as DISCUSSION of
various kinds regarding the postings in net.sources subgroups.  This
could include your bug reports, your requests for missing sources,
or your quests for new sources.

Or, in a similar vein, ALL source postings can be sent to mod.sources.
(This is already happening to a degree).  And, net.sources could continue
becoming net.sources.d.

The only problem I have with that is my experiences as of a few months ago.
At that time this local branch of the net was arranged differently.
Our site was the far out leaf feeding off people in Cincinnatti.
But, after watching the usage, Cincinatti people decided it would be better
if we fed off Columbus and they fed off of us.  UNTIL THIS HAPPENED
WE RECEIVED NOTHING FROM MOD.ANYTHING.

I wonder if this happens to other sites?
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