Purpose of this mailing list



I have watched, over the past several weeks, different types of messages
 come
 from this mailing list.  Most (like the AM1 and Gaussian questions, for
 example), are appropriate for this forum.  There are several, however, that
 I do not feel are appropriate, and can no longer keep my mouth shut (or
 my fingers off the keyboard...).
 I guess my concerns really date back to the lambasting Joe Leonard took when
 he posted a "request" as to whether is was ok to post "product
 information"
 to this mailing list (I admit I was one).  Since then, there have been
 several notices of post-doc availability and other job openings, graduates
 seeking jobs, and other product announcements either through academic
 institutions, or directed at them (I am purposefully avoiding names here
 lest I inadvertantly offend anyone).  I find these no different from what
 Joe wanted to do, and in fact, give Joe credit for posting his request prior
 to just posting blatent advertising.  For all those others who knocked Joe, how
 about giving equal treatment to these other messages as well???
 So, my question is, what is the purpose of this mailing list?  If it is for
 relating problems, concerns, information regarding computational chemistry,
 I believe we need to remove ALL advertising from this bulleting board, and
 have all job listings, ads, etc., in other boards (that are already in
 place on usenet, where, fortunately, I cannot access).  If ads and
 product announcements, and position availability are desired on this list, then
 I think there needs to be unilaterally applied standards (of conduct, so to
 speak) to all such posters.
 It is not my intent to offend anyone, but rather to bring up a point to this
 forum that has been bothering me for a few weeks (festering could be a
 more accurate word).  Comments and criticisms are welcome (except for spelling,
 I know I can't spell worth a darn).
 						George R. Famini
 						Research Chemist
 						US Army CRDEC
 						APG MD 21010
 Life is like a ferrari, it goes too fast.  Of course, you probably
 couldn't afford it anyway--  Garfield.
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