[at-l] RFC: Two new lists (AT-NOTICE and CONSERVATION)

[dennis@bcontech.com (Dennis Gass)]

I think the AT-Notice list would be an excellent addition and good tool
for all of use to use.  That would make good pertinent trail information
available without having to dig through the chat of the at-l.  On normal
basis it isn't too hard to find the info in at-l, but I find myself
missing it when I am busy or on the trail because I either delete en
mass, or I switch to journal mode and skim it too quickly.

The Conservation site could be useful, but I hesitate because it would
only succeed with a VERY GOOD moderator.  I think there's a lot of
opportunity for ego's and opinions to get in the way of it serving it's
purpose.  I know that I would not be a good moderator, and I do not know
the other people well enough to know who would, or would not be a good
moderator.  I trust that you, having been involved much longer may have
some good ideas and may be fishing for that person to bite with your
initial email.  If done well, this could be a tremendous value to the
AT.  I know that I am hesitant to get involved by writing about AT
issues unless they are laid out in front of me like this list may do.
It's not that I don't care, it's just that so many things other than AT
conservation tug at my time these days it is easier not to spend the
extra effort and just not get too involved.  This list could get those
of us who care, but don't follow it as closely as others to participate.

Just my opinion, hopefully that didn't invite too many flames.

Trailwind

-----Original Message-----
From: at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Ryan K. Brooks
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 2:06 PM
To: at-l@backcountry.net
Subject: [at-l] RFC: Two new lists (AT-NOTICE and CONSERVATION)

I'm seeking comments on the creation of two new lists:

AT-NOTICE (or NEWS)
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A news/information only list, much lower traffic, moderated.   Example
topics might be:

"Lots of blowdowns in GSMNP after Clingman's Dome"
"N. Gap unpassable"
"Reroute at..."
"Anyone seen... please pass a message to him/her"
"Volunteers needed for shelter repair"
"Rocks sharpened just in time for southbounders" :-)

Ideally, the traffic would be low enough (again, moderated only- and no
discussion) that even a pocketmail user could subscribe.  Also, a web
interface should be provided to view or submit recent news.

CONSERVATION
-----------------------
Not necessarily specific to the AT,  moderate traffic, unmoderated.
Topics surrounding land conservation, use, view shed, etc.  Example
subjects might be:

"Encroachment at ..., need to make our voice heard by..."
"New ATC policy"
"Federal funding changing..."

But not:

"Who really saved saddleback" blah blah blah

I would need a volunteer list admin for this one, but I'm very hesitant
to moderate this subject.


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Please direct comments privately to me at ryan@backcountry.net

Thanks,

R






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