[Electronics-talk] Mac, etc.

[David Andrews]

This list is primarily not a computer support list.  The intent is 
clear -- discussion of home appliances and electronics.  Yes, 
anything that runs on electricity is electronic, but the purpose of 
this list is clear.  Please don't second guess every post.

David Andrews, Moderator

At 07:53 AM 8/21/2010, you wrote:
>Are you saying that a computer is not an electronic device??  That 
>is ridiculous.
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Werner" <craig_werner at verizon.net>
>To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 8:46 AM
>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Mac, etc.
>
>
>>Twenty-four years of online experience teaches me that sending "I agree"
>>messages are poor etiquette, but I'm going to post one anyway.
>>
>>I agree with Peter:  I suggest that an occasional foray into discussion
>>of computers is not uncalled for.  If this were a high-volume list, and
>>if such messages proliferated, then I would probably change my mind.
>>However, as matters with this list stand now, I fail to see the harm or
>>inconvenience caused by well-meaning posts such as those Ray has sent
>>out about the Mac.  In fact, they are potentially instructive and helpfull.
>>
>>Craig
>>
>>On 8/21/2010 5:31 AM, Peter Rabaioli wrote:
>>>With notable exceptions, there is a lack of cordiality in general by the
>>>participants on this list.  Ray was kind enough to answer a couple of
>>>questions about using a Mac as a happy user of such a device, which, to me
>>>is an electronic device.  Perhaps keeping bafoons such as  Dewey's rants off
>>>the air, would be more in line in the role  of the list moderator, than
>>>deciding weather, or not a computer is a part of tech gear. Thank you for
>>>the suggestion for looking at another list for computer use.    I've seen
>>>much more  off topic items listed here.   A few more please and thank you's
>>>would lift the general level of communication here.  Just my humble opinion.
>>>All the best, and, thanks again to Ray.  Best, Peter

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