[AusNOG] Charter Change ?

[Jacob Gardiner]

Although the VyOS posts are getting a bit repetitive, I think there’s some value for people who run into a technical issue and come to the group for input, after all there’s a huge amount of experience from the operators on this list and I’d assume the vast majority of people on this list are hands-on. 

Maybe it should be considered that a second list is setup for technical questions, and leave this main list as is. If the user decides to post to ausnog for technical support rather than going to a specific product forum (where you’d assume there would be more value), then they can. 

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Jacob Gardiner
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On 12 December 2014 at 9:56:35 am, Sam Silvester (sam.silvester at gmail.com) wrote:

I agree with both Brad's suggested wording, and his view regarding interpretation.

Yes, this place should be welcoming to those from all size networks - we don't need a silly "must have an AS" rule or the like (NANOG doesn't).

But equally I'd like to see it discouraged for posting here when there are more targeted forums for specific vendors (VyOS forums for example for basic VyOS questions).

On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Brad Gould <bradley at internode.com.au> wrote:
My impression is that most of the drama inducing posts are asking [Vendor*Associate] level questions.

"This is NOT a forum for journalists to pick up leads, sales people to
sell things, end-users to pester their ISP, or bush lawyers to posit
their beliefs"

"This is NOT a forum for journalists to pick up leads, sales people to
sell things, end-users to pester their ISP or get basic technical support,
or bush lawyers to posit their beliefs".

That would be my recommendation.

I think the first paragraph on the charter covers this, but "creative reading" of that paragraph enables people to think there is wiggle room.

I also think that, irrespective of a charter change, the moderators _need_ to make a clear statement regarding their interpretation of the charter.  This will either stop people from making inappropriate posts, or stop people replying that the post is inappropriate.

Brad




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> Hi all,
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> Out of curiosity, if anyone feels there is too much traffic that may currently
> within the charter of the group, but you think shouldn't be, how would you
> change the charter?
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> Current charter: http://www.ausnog.net/mailing_list/charter
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