[PSF-Community] No more me

[David Mertz]

I think the introductions from enthusiastic Python programmers in various
parts of the world are sweet, and they might help connect local communities
in those places.

Just chill about a few extra emails in your inbox, complainers. Or choose
digest mode for this list!
On Sep 21, 2015 9:37 AM, "C. Titus Brown" <ctbrown at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 04:18:26PM +0100, Alex Kavanagh wrote:
> > > The mailing-list's description does mention that it is an archived,
> > "large audience" list for projects, experiences and OSS. I fail to see
> how
> > introductions from every Python user around the world fit into this. But
> I
> > don't have anything against a separate, high-volume mailing-list were
> these
> > would take place (so long as no one subscribes me to it).
> >
> > I agree.  Please also don't subscribe me to a high-volume mailing-list
> > where people introduce themselves.
>
> Hi all,
>
> I wanted to speak to this point about directly being subscribed --
>
> I received an invitation to join the mailing list, and I confirmed.  I was
> not subscribed automatically.  So I think the admins did not do anything
> underhanded or inappropriate, unless they directly subscribed people other
> than me.  (If this did happen, the admins should apologize and do better
> next time.)
>
> Also, Ewa Jodlowska (Director of Operations for PSF) invited introductions
> on
> September 19th, in response to Manuel Kaufmann.  I think engaging directly
> with Ewa or the list moderators to express disapproval would be less
> intrusive then sending e-mails to the entire list.
>
> Personally, I agree with Yarko and Van about being welcoming and either
> digesting or unsubscribing if you can't handle the list volume.
>
> cheers,
> --titus
>
> > On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 4:11 PM, R??mi Rampin <remirampin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > 2015-09-21 11:03 EDT, Justin Myles Holmes <twotonespirit at gmail.com>:
> > >
> > >> I'm enjoying reading them.  Is it so much of an inconvenience?
> > >>
> > >
> > > It is. I was surprised to get subscribed to this mailing-list (I didn't
> > > request it), but was ok with it if it was to be filled with interesting
> > > content relating to Python communities. The first few emails I got
> > > (conferences, calls for speakers) were fine, but these "presentations"
> are
> > > really pointless and nothing but spam (at least Manuel put some content
> > > into it; I fail to see why anyone would enjoy reading "my name is X I'm
> > > from Ycountry and use Python").
> > >
> > > I have nothing against this kind of email, but I really think their
> must
> > > be a better place for them. Or did I misunderstand the purpose of this
> list?
> > >
> > > The purpose of the psf-community mailing list is to provide an
> environment
> > >> where pythonistas can communicate with a large audience, share
> experiences,
> > >> launch projects, and/or discuss their Python & OSS interests. This
> > >> community mailing list will have public archives, accessible to
> everyone.
> > >
> > > [...]
> > >
> > > Keep in mind that a large audience will see your posts. This may
> include
> > >> your current or future employers. Take care in what you write.
> Remember,
> > >> this mailing list is publicly archived, and that your words will be
> stored
> > >> publicly for a very long time.
> > >
> > >
> > > The mailing-list's description does mention that it is an archived,
> "large
> > > audience" list for projects, experiences and OSS. I fail to see how
> > > introductions from every Python user around the world fit into this.
> But I
> > > don't have anything against a separate, high-volume mailing-list were
> these
> > > would take place (so long as no one subscribes me to it).
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > --
> > > R??mi
> > >
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> > --
> > Alex Kavanagh
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> > @ajkavanagh
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> C. Titus Brown, ctbrown at ucdavis.edu
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