Re: A question on how much of my list messaging is considered inappropriate content for the lists I post to?

On 2026-01-03 11:11, Jamie Landeg-Jones wrote:
> Graham Perrin <grahamperrin@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 01/01/2026 09:26, Tomoaki AOKI wrote:
>> 
>> > … "broken threads". …
>> 
>> 
>> True, however in my experience (a) the positive value added the by the
>> content of Mark's emails FAR outweighs (b) the negatives of a person
>> choosing to work, within the constraints and very many peculiarities of
>> email, in a way that pleases the person.
> 
> That's how I view things. The broken threads are annoying, but Mark
> adds so much value to this lists, that it's not an issue.
> 
> And yes, some of his posts are verbose, but if I'm not interested in
> them, I skip over them. Simples!
> 
> My only gripe with the posts on here is not related to Mark - there's so
> much top posting and lack of reply-editing. It's like eternal September
> here these days.
> 
> But ultimately, these lists are a resource that I don't feel are abused.
You've summarized my feelings exactly. So I've not got anything to really add 
to
this, but a "me too".
To those whom find the verbosity otherwise undesirable. Dismissing it is only
one click away. Is that *really* so difficult? ;-)

Thank you, Mark. I have a rig I've been wanting to put FreeBSD on and your 
posts
keep me familiar with what I need to know in order to make that process 
uneventful.
Appreciated.

--Chris