ADMIN: List changes coming

[Colin J Brodsky <cbrodsky@xxxxxxxxxx>]

All -

Expect to see some changes in list management shortly.  Clearly, I have not
been able to stay on top of the behavior problems on the list... I have
generally intervened only in instances where complaints were escalating to
me at an abnormal frequency.  I did so this week, in banning Randy (again).
The useful information does not outweigh the fact that he is constantly
involved in every list dispute I can remember, and usually in a very
unpleasant manner.

We will be setting up a board of list supervisors that will be able to do a
better job day-to-day managing subscription access, moderation as needed,
and so forth - they will become the new list owners.  I have asked Frank
Swygert to help kick this off.  He will also take over financial ownership
of the list in the interim.  Although we funded the list for some time with
donations, the list has since been paid for me personally.  Amazing that
some individuals feel it is an entitlement when they don't even pay for it!
I know that some are unhappy with the listservice; while we are unlikely to
find cheaper ad-free options, I will trust the new managers to move as
needed to an advertising-supported free service if that is deemed
necessary.

My wife and I are traveling to southern Patagonia Tuesday night, so no
point sending hate mail - I won't be around to read it :-)

Thanks,
Colin Brodsky