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[Nancy Palmquist]

I would like to make a proposition to the list that we try to keep the 
threads on point.

Watching some of the recent postings disintegrate into nonsense, has 
made it clear that many on the list either type too fast, lack 
entertainment or don't have enough work to do.  Not sure which it is, 
but limited time has always helped me keep my postings in check.

I propose that if the posting is a request for information on filePro 
that every effort be made to help the poster, before anyone posts an 
off-topic response, snide comment or otherwise send the thread into the 
toilet.

I also propose that if the posting is not related to filePro in any way 
or not clearly marked as OT or ADV, that the poster be drawn and 
quartered or in the very least be open to flaming like none has seen before.

I think this simply states the rules or at least the common law rules on 
this list but I had the nerve to put it in writing.

So let's try to get back to the purpose of the list and stop the 
discussions of "politics", "football", "music", etc.

If you find you really need to post on those topics, add a filePro TIP 
of some kind to the posting and all is forgiven.  It is a challenge to 
all the posters, it might actually start some discussion on filePro 
programming (what an idea?)

Now, let the flames begin, because I know this will start a huge flurry 
of responses by certain members - you know who you are - keep the 
entertainment coming.  The lurkers enjoy the flame wars and I am not 
feeling the programming I really should be doing instead of this.

To all my flaming friends on the list - let it rip.

filePro TIP EDIT to change phone number into just numbers (machine form)
  unphone: {!"-"!|!"("!|!")"!|!" "!|*}

Nancy

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Nancy Palmquist 		MOS & filePro Training Available
Virtual Software Systems	Web Based Training and Consulting	
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