Fwd: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic

[raymond house]

And here I thought that this list was for aiding new and inexperienced
ubuntu types. I don't think this email by Jeruvy will be very helpful in
doing this. I just want to say that I would probably be back with Windows
had it not been for the excellent and appreciated help I received here.
Many thanks to all who did get me up and going with Ubuntu.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jeruvy <jeruvy at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Subject: Ubuntu-ca Off-topic
To: raymondh40 at gmail.com


Hi Raymondh40,

I am sending you this nice email in PRIVATE, so that we do not further
pollute our Ubuntu-ca Mailing list with more off topic banter.

I've noticed you have sent a couple emails that have nothing to do or offer
the Ubuntu-ca community.  I would hope that you take the time to read the
charter and understand this lists purpose.  It is not for finding work,
getting technical support, seeking answers to FAQ or commonly asked
questions about how Ubuntu software works.  It is for the various
volunteers in Canada to communicate and coordinate activities that promote
Ubuntu to other Canadians.

We do not want it polluted with off-topic discussions.  I for one, don't
get bothered by the occasional email, but when someone such as yourself
starts posting many emails of an off topic nature I figured it was time to
ask you to post your questions, requests, or needs to a more appropriate
venue.

Most Ubuntu lists, channels on IRC and the ilk are very diligent about
stopping off-topic requests as soon as they are noted.  I for one would
hope that you understand that this is not the place for anything BESIDES
Ubuntu-ca community activities.

In this way many of us hope to have a list that serves its community, and
I'm sure many of us appreciate it when members understand that this isn't a
'free for all' discussion area.  Most importantly when we do see an email
we see that it is relevant to the community and not junk.

There are MANY avenues you can email, chat, or even meet with others in our
community that would be happy to discuss these topics with you.  Please
take the time to discover the many avenues available.

Cheers.

Jeruvy.
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