Just some further thoughts on Oliver's contributions......
I am in total agreement with his general idea. It is simply a waste
of everyone's time to be sifting and sorting through the many
"unsubscribe" messages that appear on the list proper.
I am subscribed to quite a few other lists and the problem of unsubscribing
props up over and over again. The solution is simple.......... Each
subscriber
should keep the welcome e-mail message they get from the list. It contains
valuable information on unsubscribing among other things.
For the benefit of some members here is a copy of my welcome message.......
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// -----Original Message-----
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// [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of O.J. Tomlinson
// Sent: May 02, 2000 4:26 AM
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// Subject: thought for the day
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// I find it quite amusing that people seem to find it so difficult
// unsubscribing (ahem leaving) this list. People seeking employment in GIS
// today are expected to have amongst other things programming, scripting,
// macro writing and data import/export skills, yet so many seem to
// struggle with simple syntax. Perhaps we should add "the ability to read
// instructions" and "be able to unsubscribe/leave a mailing list" to the
// list of core skills required in our GIS job adverts!?
//
// I think the leave/unsubscribe scenario would make a great interview
// selection 'in tray' exercise for any junior GIS position!
//
// As for sending an email telling people how to leave the list every time
// someone gets it wrong, well its very kind but simply doubles the number
// of emails. Perhaps we should leave people to stew until they figure it
// out and simply remember the names for when we are selecting for job
// interviews?
//
// I fear I am going to get a few terse responses about this email, but
// what the hell...as I have just deleted about 50 failed unsubscribes
// after returning from my vacation a few more is neither here nor there.
//
// Oliver Tomlinson
// Lecturer in GIS
// University of Derby
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