> > -1 > > What's annoying about it? Should I be more annoyed by a summary of an > experience with some software that millions of people (including me and > most of you) will be using -- which is what he just sent -- or with a > question about why some guy's wireless router isn't working? Why pick on > what Jason is writing? To me it looked like a nice start to a > *discussion* about Unity. > > I do agree that he should have a blog, but I wouldn't want him to stop > posting here. He could post links to his blog entries instead of posting > the entries, but I have no reason to object either way. I think his > messages have evoked quite a few worthwhile discussions. > > Mike Hello Hello, +1 Agreed. <rant> I just joined this list today and wanted to lurk a bit before posting and introducing myself. The first thread I found after joining immediately scared me that maybe this list is not an ideal place to visit. I liked the in-depth review he gave of his personal use and likes/dis-likes. I thought "wow, this is a real linux community, unlike the LUG I just left!" The former LUG I was a member of for the last ten years or so has grown old and uncomfortable because so many people are not willing to hear other people's opinions on the list and have, just as this one, suggested they start a blog somewhere. I love the ability to post questions, get answers and help others answer questions. I like sharing stories about our linux experiences. It builds a real sense of "community" where we can discuss linux and OSS software. The day someone submits an email to a LUG and has to second-guess themselves before clicking "send" for fear it is opinionated or not ideal for the list is a sad sad day for that local community. Of course, proper etiquette is nice as well. If you want to say something that may be slightly off-topic then prefix your subject line with OT: My Off-topic subject but since when is something that is related to linux "off topic" for a linux discussion list? The previous LUG I was part of was so sensitive to every posting resulting in continual flame wars about ettiquete and was is or is not "off-topic". Yet Windows questions were welcomed and answered by all and quickly! Last time I checked, I only used linux and don't have a windows pc anywhere near me. </rant> Just my .02 but I am looking for a linux community that enjoys discussing all things linux and open source, whether it be "GNU" or not. Nathan