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Re: 2nd CFV: sci.agriculture.fruit
In article <4sqjlk$7nc@solaris.cc.vt.edu> adamf@vtaix.cc.vt.edu (Adam Finkelstein) writes:
>> LAST CALL FOR VOTES (of 2)
>> unmoderated group sci.agriculture.fruit
>>Proponent: Joel Clark <joel@ssd.intel.com>
>>RATIONALE: sci.agriculture.fruit
>
>Although this group proposal has good intentions and a good topic, not
>enough thought has gone into the charter and the discussion of the group
>was scant, at best. The proponent never entered the discussion, and suggestions
>were not acknowledged.
>
>For example: what is the definition of fruit? Are both tomatoes and
>apples (both botanically fruit) appropriate in this group's discussion?
>
>Adam Finkelstein
As proponent I did respond to several discussion items and incorporated
a couple of suggested changes into the Charter. As to whether or not
apples and tomatoes are appropriate subjects, I would much rather see
discussion of growing tomatoes or anything else than the flood of HOT SEX
and MAKE MONEY FAST posts we are currently subject to in alt.agriculture.fruit.
joel clark
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