Re: Server down?

[John Bradford <john@grabjohn.com>]

> >> > The list server probably de-subscribed you.  Try re-subscribing.
> >> 
> >> This is absolutely NOT WHAT YOU SHOULD DO.
> > 
> > No, infact what you are suggesting is absolutely not what you should
> > do - the postmasters are already overworked, and don't need to be
> > troubled as a first resort.
> > 
> > Please, read the FAQ.  If you wish to embarrase yourself on this
> > mailing list, that is up to you, but please do not make me look
> > stupid, AND THERE IS NO NEED TO SHOUT YOUR INCORRECT ADVICE.
> > 
> 
> [snip snip snip]
> 
> 
> That is all fine and dandy, but you do realize that Dave is one of the 
> postmasters (along with Matti Aarnio), dont you?

Yes.

> I believe he is a little more qualified than you to tell users what
> to do.

About 50% of the traffic on this mailing list is *way* off-topic, and
nothing is done about it.

I post a perfectly on-topic, sensible suggestion, and I am rudely
flamed for it.

> Who's looking stupid and shouting now?

Err, not me.

John.