On Tue, 2 Jan 1996, Nagulapalli Srinivas wrote:
> I followed many opinions on this issue and this is my less than 2 cents on this
> one!
> I think as many others have already stated quite eloquently, that changing
> SCIT is an impossible charter within the constraints of operation. But
> contributing to SCIT is certainly a practical, positive and do-able step.
> So what if SCIT is full of flames and mud-slinging? What if we cc or
> post some of the excellent articles and discussions from TELUSA to SCIT,
> and then would it not by itself change the tone and tenor of SCIT?
> If we cross post,in actual terms share whatever we deem as of interest and value
> to others in SCIT, then atleast SCIT will NOT be *full* of flames and
> mud-slingings! May be they will still be there, but we will definitely reach
> a point where we can say, SCIT has some good stuff too, along with the rest..
> And there is also a good chance that good articles might act as catalyst and
> regenerate some more good ones and increasingly contribute to the sanity
> and interests of many in SCIT.
> I think that will trigger a positive change and we need not even think that
> we are "improving" SCIT, but just sharing what we liked and enjoyed with others.
> And surely and hopefully, there might come a time when we have to cc some
> stuff from SCIT to share with rest of others on TELUSA!
>
> With best regards to everyone
> -Srinivas
>
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