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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