This discussion appears to have been brought about by a post from Tim
Morge for whom I have great respect. Tim contributes a great deal to his own
Median Line forum, however Tim does not post to this newgroup. I thought
that the "Open Letter to MedianLine Readers" belonged on the MedianLine
newsgroup.
I suggest that spammers continue to be shot on sight and that
a tight reign be maintained on advertising and self promotion ... the last
deluge of self promotion from Ron Janesch is a good example of what is
properly banned from this newsgroup.
I think that newsgroup members should be permitted to discuss products
and/or services in the context of trading discussions. A "setup" for such
discussions should result in bannishment.
I would continue to permit the kind of text signature used by Clyde Lee
but nothing more obvious or detailed ... banner ads should not be
tolerated.
Earl