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Subject: Split ting compsysamiga
Message-ID: <1987Nov11.003531.3178@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu>
Date: Wed, 11-Nov-87 00:35:31 EST
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Posted: Wed Nov 11 00:35:31 1987
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I for n say no. Although I am sometimes forced to realise that my
proficiancy with 'n' and 'k' are rare on the net (when I read sf-lovers!)
I can't see a really good reason to try to separate stuff out of this
group. Most of the articles I skip are not because I never wanted to see
them, but rather because I feel that the point has been belaboured enough
already. I'd frankly rather read one news group than two or three, especially
as I forsee much cross-posting, and discussions starting in one group and
ending up in the other. As so often happens here, a new product announcment
yields a technical conversation on the merits, uses, methodology..of the
technology involved (or flames). Will these gradually evolving conversations
suddenly switch groups, or will they begin to cross post, and then eventually
move completely. I see the second as a common occurance; thus during the
intermediate stage, double the volume on that topic - as each comment
must be pushed twice accross the net.

Are we worried about the effecient use of bandwidth (after all, *someone*
pays somewhere, or our groups P.R. image ? Ultimatly, if someone sees
a marked increase in >TOTAL AMIGA TRAFFIC< we will suffer a worse fate
(like moderation - gasp!). 

From a personal perspective, in a busy work week 400-600 messages can
pile up on me here, the bottom 200 or so of which I've lost. I can
easily see 2 amiga groups generating 400 messages each a week (eventually)
but I can't see this one group generating 800. 800 sounds (is) like a lot
and people will cut back (I love the net, a perfect example that anarchy
is feasable when people recognise enlightened common goal self interests)
But, to return to the point, 2 groups with 400 each won't look like that
much more. Net result (no pun intended) more traffic, higher costs, and
its not like we'll be reaching a different or wider audience.

-- 
Gideon Sheps
I am not a number ...                             ...I am a free variable !
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