Re: Starting a Conlang-OT group? (was Re: Workshops Review #01, 2005)

Hi!

Jörg Rhiemeier <joerg_rhiemeier@...> writes:
> > needed would be someone asking "Hey, guys, take it to the OT group, would
> > ya?", or words to that effect, and we could all continue our lives,
> > distractions optional.
>
> This might work (or not), and it is at least worth trying!
As I told Paul privately, I'm against that, because the OT marker in
the subject line can be used for it.  It can be added and removed
easily -- much easier than switching the list in the middle of
a thread.  And threads tend to switch heavily between Off- and On-Topic.

The means for filtering are there.  We just need to be consistent
about using OT markers.  (And I think that's also easier than being
consistent about using the 'right' list.)

> In this case (OT overflow on CONLANG), it is often the same
> people who discuss their conlangs, though I have the impression
> that the most notorious off-topic posters tend to be people
> who have little to contribute to conlang-related discussions.
I don't have that impression, actually.  Many people post a good
mixture.  It would be a pity if they felt more comfortable in an
OT group.

> *Something* ought to be done about that.
Well, I suggest to set up your account by the web interface to filter
by OT marker.

**Henrik

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