Re: [ANN] This list is migrating to [email protected]

On 09/02/2011 06:52 PM, Rob Weir wrote:
> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 9:25 PM, NoOp <[email protected]> wrote:
> <snip><snip><snip>
> 
>> Actually /you/ *need* to post information in *this* list so that the
>> users of this list aren't left in the dark. You can't just 'hit & run'
>> on this list and close it down without *first* giving the users of
>> *this* list the benefit of knowing how/what/why, etc. Oh, and also
>> updating the web pages that I pointed out.
>>
> 
> Are you accustomed to making demands on strangers?  On project
> volunteers?  You may lack information, but your lack does not
> automatically become my problem. If you have more questions, I've
> already requested that they go to [email protected].  I
> do not demand this.  I request this.  It makes it more convenient for
> me.  You are welcome to ignore this request.  But I answer questions
> at my convenience, not yours.
> 
>> By my count this list has over 29416 posts archived going back to 2002.
>> At least that is what I can see from the posts I can read via gmane.org.
> 
> Yes, and perhaps reading over the years of archives will ameliorate
> your loneliness when this list is gone.  Or you can send an email to
> [email protected] and subscribe to the new
> Apache OpenOffice.org users list.
> 
>> You pop in annoucing:
>>
>>> Please note that, as part of the overall migration to Apache, this
>>> list will be closed.  Based on feedback received, including from
>>> participants on this list, we've decided to create a users list at the
>>> Apache OpenOffice.org project to serve as a continuation of
>>> [email protected].
>>>
>>> You are invited to subscribe to the new list by sending an email to:
>>> [email protected]
>>>
>>> That Apache list is live now.  Although [email protected] is not
>>> going to disappear immediately, it will eventually be shut down.    So
>>> you might want to finish the threads you are engaged in here, but try
>>> to start new ones at [email protected].  We're talking
>>> weeks, not months, before the migration completes.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> -Rob
>>
> 
> Yes, that was my note.  I'm glad it arrived.
> 
>> and don't respond to responses regarding your post (except to Larry's of
>> course). Again: "Is this what can be expected from
>> ooo-apache in the future?". Many users on this list may not even have a
>> clue as to what 'incubator.apache.org' is, who /you/ are, and why this
>> is all taking place.
>>
> 
> Larry responded to your questions.  If you have follow up questions,
> I'd welcome them at [email protected].  The list we are
> on right now is going away.  On the Apache lists we're discussing the
> migration of the OOo lists, the projects, the support forums,
> Bugzilla, the wiki, etc.  It is all going over to Apache and the
> discussions have been taking place on Apache lists for a few months
> now.  You're welcome to join those discussions.  But we're not going
> to debate Apache project business on a non-Apache list.  No, not even
> if you demand it it.
> 
>> The users on this list went through several months of trauma regarding
>> the transition from Sun to Oracle list changes (including bug
>> reporting). Now you show up with this?
>>
> 
> Trauma?  Really?  Have you considered trying a less dangerous hobby?
> 
> 
>> Answer my question, explain the points I made regarding the web pages
>> and your new list, and stick around to answer questions regarding the
>> affect it will have on users on *this* list. Only then will you have
>> (IMO) any credibilty here.
>> ...
> 
> And I do value your opinion very much.   But I'd value it even more
> over on [email protected].
> 
>>
>> --
>> Will the last user on this list kindly please turn out the lights, lock
>> the door, and post a google map with directions to Apache/IBM?
>>
> 
> As stated several times, the next step is to join the list at
> [email protected].  This is entirely voluntary, of
> course.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> -Rob
> 
...

Unsnipped.

I reckon that pretty much sums it up. Y'all have a great time & hope to
see other users from this list over at:
http://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/
[email protected]: User support list for LibreOffice users
needing help with a problem.

Bye & it was fun while it lasted.

Gary Lee (NoOp)



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