On Fri, 16 May 97 15:56:02 -0400 (EDT), Douglas Helm wrote:

Actually, believe it or not, I'm hoping it will *increase* the spam
level, but with "spam" that is of a social interaction sort.

Okay let's see if I can put this so I don't step on toes...  Also remember
that this is my opion.  I join FFML to read fics and possibly even some of
the C&C as well as to push out the work that I manage to get done.  I accept
and tolerate a necessary amount of spam but I don't whish to see the levels
increase. If I wanted social intereaction I'd turn away from my computer
screen and seek out people to physically intereact with.  Sure I have
freinds I write to via e-mail but I think social interaction would be better
served off of MLs.  A solution for you if your seeking this type of
interaction is to start a ML that's devoted to it put an ad for it out to
the FFML inviting people to join, or if your concerned about size select a
few people.

I agree with this. Though I appreciate the friends I've made on the
list, my real purpose is here is to get help and feedback on my
fanfiction, and to do the same for other people. A unified list (or one
sorted by interests) is the best way for my fics to get to all the
people they should get to, namely, those who will read them and respond.

Douglas' suggestion is a good one, Damon. If you want a smaller list
with more social interaction, you can start one.

Gary Kleppe
kleppe@execpc.com, Home page http://www.execpc.com/~kleppe
My fanfics and the FFML map are on my comics/manga page,
       http://www.execpc.com/~kleppe/comics