Re: Time to split the Lua list?

[Sean Conner <sean@...>]

It was thus said that the Great Dirk Laurie once stated:
> Op Di. 4 Des. 2018 om 09:55 het Sean Conner <sean@conman.org> geskryf:
> >
> > It was thus said that the Great Gé Weijers once stated:
> > >
> > > > >There are actually three clusters:
> > > > >
> > > > >1. Those who use Lua as it is.
> > > > >2. Those who dream about Lua as it might be.
> > > > >3. Those who argue for argument's sake.
> > > > >
> > > > >No split of clusters #1 and #2 is going to deter cluster #3.
> > >
> > > Perhaps we should give everyone a word and/or message allowance (5 messages
> > > and 500 words/day?)
> > > This would force commenters to weigh their words carefully, or their
> > > message will bounce...
> >
> >   Best course of action is to ignore group 3 outright.  Group 2 isn't *that*
> > bad, but encourage them to at least try to implement their ideas.
> 
> Anyway, the groups are not all that distinct. I have posted in all
> three categories, and I dare you to argue that you have not.

  Sure, I'll admit to that, but I did say "best course of action" with
respect to group 3.

  Okay, how about "ignore messages that fall into category 3."  I still
stand by my stance towards group 2, especially for repeat offenders.

  -spc