Hi Matt,

I would have thought that people would find the RAIN list in the same way they find all the various other lists that they become members of: a combination of word of mouth, email signatures, links from other sources etc, plus maybe an annual message to the list from Peter advertising its existence to new members.  Following your logic there would only be one jiscmail list covering all subjects under the sun instead of the thousands that currently exist.

Having been a member of this list since its inception some 5-6 years ago I’m pretty confident in saying that the Peter’s RAIN postings are unique both in their nature and their frequency.  Sure there are lots of regular posters to the list – which is to be welcomed – but they tend to post on different subjects not to post different variations of the same message (a link to a news story) every time.  So no, I wouldn’t envisage you or anyone else having to go off and start your own list so really can’t envisage this ‘ridiculous situation’ ever arising.

I’ve never doubted that Peter’s RAIN postings are an ‘amazing resource’ for many - hence suggesting a solution which would continue to put it in reach of all those who would benefit from it, whilst at the same time keeping it out of reach of those who wish to remain in ‘blissful ignorance’.  That still seems a pretty practical solution to me…

Best wishes

Steve

PS list members will know doubt be pleased to learn that I will be on holiday for a week as from tomorrow so your inboxes will remain blissfully undisturbed on this topic – at least from me J