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Re: Priority scheme for comp.sys.mac.binaries?

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From: Stephen N. Spencer
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1990 18:45
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In article <5360@bgsuvax.UUCP> denbeste@bgsuvax.UUCP (William C. DenBesten) writes:
>
>I am interested in the opinion of Roger L. Long, the comp.binaries.mac
>moderator.  
>
	So would I.  He's been conspicuous in his absence during this
	debate.

>I would like to propose that he increase the daily flow and clear the
>backlog when net traffic drops.  This happens over christmas, spring
>and summer breaks.  
>

	I'll cast my vote AGAINST this measure.  Short cycle times 
	(lots of site only keep news around three days) combined with
	low net readership during these times would substantially 
	increase the number of "I missed piece X of Y of such-and-such."
	We see that under the current system during breaks, increasing
	the net traffic during these times would only be worse.

	I will, however, cast my vote FOR the proposed criteria for
	distribution of software in this newsgroup.  




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Stephen N. Spencer      |"For a successful technology, reality must take
ACCAD, 1224 Kinnear Rd. | precedence over public relations, for Nature
Columbus OH 43212       | cannot be fooled."     - Richard P. Feynman
spencer@heinlein.cgrg.ohio-state.edu OR spencer@cis.ohio-state.edu
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From: spencer@hydroplane.cis.ohio-state.edu (Stephen N. Spencer)
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Subject: Re: Priority scheme for comp.sys.mac.binaries?
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