OT: Improper Use of Subject Lines

Dan'l Danehy-Oakes · 24 May 2010, 15:17 · from 2010-May.txt.gz

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From: danldo at gmail.com (Dan'l Danehy-Oakes)
Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 08:17:47 -0700
Subject: (urth) OT: Improper Use of Subject Lines
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You misunderstood what I mean by "voluntarily enforced." I do _not_
mean universal citizen policing (which is a Bad Thing). Rather, I mean
a situation in which people voluntarily act in a disciplined manner.


On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 8:15 AM, James Wynn <crushtv at gmail.com> wrote:
> But then we have to endure threads on the rules of good subject lines. I
> think it is better to keep the list in line by modeling good behavior rather
> having self-appointed cops. Ever live in a neighborhood with extensive
> homeowner codes and have to live next to the lady who memorized them? Ever
> had someone yell at you because your Yorkshire Terrier, walking at your
> feet, is not on a leash? ("It's the LAW!")
>
> On 5/24/2010 10:04 AM, Dan'l Danehy-Oakes wrote:
>>
>> Discipline, voluntarily enforced, is a Good Thing.
>>
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