Re: OT: Re: basic function tell an function

Hi,

On Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 01:59:12PM -0000, CGS wrote:
> This list is only flexible when it feels like it.
> 
> A Raspberry Pi debian question is shut down

I think this is because most of the time those questions are about
Raspbian instead of actual Debian, which most posters seem to agree is
off-topic. I'm glad that happens.

> but this shit goes on and on.

I'm less glad this happens.

Not much can be done on a mailing list with no moderation and no strict
definition of what is on-topic. The level of silliness has to get quite
high before a Community Team member will even *request* it stops, and
even higher before an actual moderation action. It's so much easier for
the thread to carry on than it is for the small group of volunteers who
have authority and access to the list configuration to take that step,
especially when there isn't clear guidance for them on what is
acceptable.

Thanks,
Andy