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[Bill Marriott <btk@pacbell.net>]

Vladimir Galogaza wrote:
> 
> Hi Jim,
> 
>  So I watch the list, make notes and plans for my > projects, now and
them ask others for opinion, help > others if I think I can. I am very
grateful to list > members for their tolerance.
> 
> The list has many participants. Many are silent some > are hyperactive.
Some of them are really experienced > people, some of them know real
proffesionals and > communicate with them and communicate their
> knowledge back to us on the list.  

> In total all list members are fantastic treasure 
> throve. Some of those  people are really long on the 
> list and, as you have correctly noticed, may give
> sometimes impression of being tired of answering simple > or elementary
questions. But others on the list take 
> care of that. When really needed gurus take over, you 
> may be sure of that. They are here when we really need > them and as I
have seen they watch the list carefully, > not letting mistaken opinions
or
practices to slip 
> unnoticed and out proper intervention in order to 
> prevent damage before it can be done. I see the list as > very
democratic, full of good humor, interesting   
> observations, clever and innovative solutions to old  
> problems. Inviting for newbies. Really  good example of > properly used
www.
> 
> Please have my best regards
> Vladimir.

I would like to compliment Vladimir on what I think is an accurate view
from the outside looking in on the 'feel' of how this list should be,
and is, most of the time.

Bill
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Bill Marriott
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