The Standard Advice

In response to the current crop of flames and flamers, I present:THE 
STANDARD ADVICE:

 "There is a way to influence what gets discussed in a newsgroup that
 works well, and another way that has never worked no matter how many
 people have tried it.

 "What works:  Post articles on the topic you wish to see discussed
 and participate in the resulting discussion.  Use killfiles and
 filters so that you don't see the articles that you dislike.
 If you don't know how to use a killfile, use good old fashioned
 discipline and don't read posts by people who post articles that you
 dislike.  Never, ever respond to articles that you dislike.

 "What doesn't work: Respond to articles that you dislike, complain
 about articles that you dislike, complain about posters that you
 dislike, complain about how terrible everyone else is for not posting
 what you want them to post. Talk about how to respond to articles
 that you dislike.  Make the articles that you dislike the center of
 attention, the main topic of discussion, and a personal crusade."

                                                          -Guy Macon