> From: Dairy Veterinarians Group <[log in to unmask]> > > I don't agree with Dave Gomberg's wish for fewer lists. The > problem with lists is that many have low signal/noise. A > solution is more (and more specialized) lists each with lower > traffic. Then each of us can subscribe to only those of real > interest, even if they only bring a few messages a month. This > requires a little more discipline by list managers in forming and > publicizing a focus for each list. It also would benefit from > better directory services on the Internet as a whole. > > The problem is not too many lists, but too many unfocused and > poorly managed lists. I thought the problem we were discussing was too many FREE lists ... I certainly agree that mailing lists are basically good. Years and years ago I thought that newsgroups were better because they required less disk space over all. BUT since that time, I have totally abandoned trying to keep up with newsgroups, which have far too high a noise/signal ratio, in favor of mailing lists, and the more specialized list the better... Also, as we have all gotten busier and busier and busier I imagine that I am not the only one who appreciates the fact that a mailing list puts information you are likely to want 'on your desk' whereas using newsgroups or mosaic means that you must make a conscious effort to go and seek the information. Mailing lists are wonderful. What isn't wonderful is the resources needed to support them.... > > Jim Ehrlich, D.V.M. > Dairy Veterinarians > Argyle, NY 12809 > [log in to unmask] >