[Robotgroup] Funny for the day...

[Leslie Filip]

Mr. Poo-Poo replies:

In other words it is OK to post anything that has to do with anything  
that might have something to do with something related to but not  
necessarily being robotics, as long as it is within six or seven  
degrees of Kevin Bacon? And also [OT] is optional as long as whoever  
is posting doesn't already get too many emails, everyone else be  
damned?. I thought so.

Sincerely,
Mr. Poo-Poo


On Aug 15, 2007, at 4:53 PM, Vern Graner wrote:

> Leslie Filip wrote:
>> Is there any kind of general guide as to what is or isn't on topic
>> for this mailing list?
>
> Good point. :) In most cases, a post subject line such as  
> "interesting"
> (or similar non descriptive post) that was not robotics/robot group
> related would best be preceded by an "OT:" designation in order to  
> allow
> those who prefer tech oriented postings to skip reading the post.
>
> As we are not a high volume list (i.e. 10s or 100s of posts per day),
> and being as how the post topic is rather clearly labeled as being a
> "funny" (IMHO removing the need for the common OT warning) I feel its
> acceptable.
>
> In addition, the cartoon has to do with something many folks do as a
> major part of building a robot or robotic contraption, which is  
> programming.
>
> The list has been (and AFAIK, will continue to be) an informal
> communication medium for like minded individuals. A place to exchange
> ideas and information we find interesting.
>
> My $0.02: Occasionally posting things such as this gives everyone  
> common
> experiences on which to share opinions and observations. It also
> provides an insight into peoples personalities for those who maybe  
> can't
> make meetings and/or meet up with us at events.
>
> SO, in direct answer to your question above: I don't think we have any
> hard and fast rules on the board for conversational topics other than
> "no spamming or flaming".  We've got a good group of people, the S/N
> ratio is good and the traffic levels are low.
>
> However, I will take a page from my own book and make sure to put  
> "OT:"
> in front of any future postings that have no specific technical/  
> group-
> cultural relevance. :)
>
> Vern
>
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