off topic but appropriate

[Bruce Ferrell]

tom arnall wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> 
> This post is off topic, but please read it as I think you will consider it 
> appropriate.
> 
> First the question: 
> 
> 	Why do you use this maillist instead of the ubuntu users forum? 
> 
> I ask this question because I am working to organize a maillist for political 
> discussion. You may ask, "There are hundreds of them already. Why add 
> another?" The short answer is that for all practical purposes no one uses 
> them, although people use political forums like commondreams.org extensively. 
> Understanding this difference in participation is the next step in my 
> project.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help,
> 
> tom arnall
> arcata

Tom, it's both off topic and inappropriate.  That said, I'll answer anyway.

I prefer that the discussion come to me.  I don't want to wade through 
someones web interface.  It's slower than I can read mail, even at high 
volumes.