Improving SNR on the list

[DeLiang Wang <dwang@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear list subscribers,

We have recently seen lots of exchange on this list, some of which
are heated and more proper as private communications.  Frankly,
many of us simply delete lots of them, without even finishing reading
the first paragraph.

Incidentally, I'm also on another email list, call "Connectionists".  That
list is monitored, and some of the emails never reach the entire list. As
a result, I find its SNR much higher than the Auditory list.  I am not
suggesting that this list should be policed, but I do think it's important
that the members should think twice before posting.  People get lots
of email everyday, and even just deleting takes time, not to mention
wasted bandwidth.

Some might ask why don't I just get off the list?  I know that some
have, but I still find it valuable since once in while I do find something
useful.  The issue is how to improve its SNR for everyone.

I have enclosed their bimonthly reminder for this list, after deleting
a couple of unrelated items.

Cheers,

DeLiang Wang

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